The convergence of accelerating inflation and heightened tariff costs creates optimal conditions for adopting LIFO, but taxpayers need to understand the benefits and act promptly.

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Last-in, first-out (LIFO) and first-in, first-out (FIFO) are two common inventory valuation methods used by companies in accounting. Inventory valuation is the process of assigning value to materials, ...

The LIFO accounting method for valuing a business's inventory -- standing for last in, first out -- has come under fire from Congress and the White House. President Barack Obama in early 2012 ...

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The impact of reduced new-vehicle inventories and the resulting LIFO recapture continues to be a major concern for dealers. The National Automobile Dealers Association has been very active for more ...