LIFO Conformity Rule

What It Stands For

If LIFO is used for tax, it must also be used for financial reporting (IRC §472)

TopicInventory / Tax
Why It MattersThe LIFO conformity rule is unique among inventory methods — companies cannot use LIFO for tax benefits while reporting higher income under FIFO to shareholders. This is the primary reason LIFO adoption is a deliberate choice.

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