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Can a business freely switch accounting methods after choosing one?

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  1. Yes, every month without notice
  2. Usually not without IRS approval
  3. Only the bank decides

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  1. IRS Publication 583, Starting a Business and Keeping Records www.irs.gov/publications/p583 Checked 2026-10-11.

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