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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20151006IRS Accounting Method Change.pdf-ROCKY MOUNTAIN <PC|WER\ A t rvrsroil of PAcrFrcoRP 1407 W. North Temple, Suite 310 Salt Lake City, UT 84116 October 6,2015 VIA OWRNIGHT DELIWRY Jean D. Jewell Commission Secretary Idaho Public Service Commission 472W. Washington Boise, ID 83702 Re: Notice of IRS Application for Automatic Accounting Change Dear Ms. Jewell, Rocky Mountain Power Company, a division of PacifiCorp (PacifiCorp or Company), submits this letter to notiff the Idaho Public Utilities Commission (Commission) of its application for an automatic accounting method change (Form 3115) with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) on September 12, 2015. Neither the IRS nor PacifiCorp require that the Commission take any action. The automatic accounting change was made final with the filing of Form 3115 with the Berkshire Hathaway lnc. 2014 federal consolidated tax return (which includes the PacifiCorp federal tax return) on September 12,2015. This change is applicable for income tax purposes only and does not impact the methods of accounting used for FERC or U.S. GAAP financial reporting purposes. The application for automatic accounting method change #207 was to change the Company's method of accounting and not treat as a tax asset retirement, assets that have been placed in a General Asset Account which are replaced by assets, for financial accounting purposes, that are treated as a taxable repair under the safe harbor provisions of Revenue Procedure 2013-24 and the final tangible personal property tax regulations under Internal Revenue Code sections 162 and263(a). The IRS requires PacifiCorp to submit a copy of the completed application to any regulatory body having jurisdiction over the public utility property subject to the application within 30 calendar days of filing the federal income tax retum. In compliance with this requirement, a copy of the Form 3115 is enclosed. No further action is requested or required on your part. EiEV* arr =El q ;Ee?* :d m(r,* I C,d):- cn rn ^.. \';r:' j-- .{ HSj = :I#fi H \'r !E c^,@ov Idaho Public Utilities Commission October 6,2015 Page2 Rocky Mountain Power respectfully requests tlnt all formal correspondence and requests for additional information be addressed to the following: By e-mail (prefened): datarequest@.nacificorp.com By regular mail: ted.weston@pacifi corp. com Data Request Response Center PacifiCorp 825 NE Multromah Sfreet, Suite 2000 Portland, Oregon 97232 Informal questions conceming this letter may be directed to Ted Weston at (801) 220-2963. Sincerely, Slli"Vv-/*^^* | t*,t Jeffiby K. Larsen Vice President, Regulation Enclosures Appllcatlon for Change ln Accountlng Method Namo ol lilor (namo of paronl corporation i, a consolidalod group) (sso lnsl uclionsl Berkshlre Hathaway lnc. Nunrbor, slrcol, and room or suils no. ll a P.O, box. sos tho inslruclions. 3555 Farnam Sulte 1440 Cily or lown, slate, and ZIP codo Omaha, NE 68131 Name ol apdlcanl(s) (ll dilferenl than lilo4 and idenliflcalion numbc(s! (s€s lnsltuction3) PaclflCorp 93-0246090 lf lhe is a member of a consolidated box ll Form 2848, Power of Attorney and Declaration the box to type Cautlon. fo be eligible lor approval ol lhe requested change in nelhod ol aaounting, tho laxpayer must provide all inlornntion lhal is relevanl lo lhe taxpayer or to lhe laxpayer's requasted chango in method ol accounting. fhis includes all inlormalion requesled on this Form 3l l5 (including its rnslrucllonsJ, as woll as any other inlormation thal rb nol specilically reguested. The taxpayer must attaah all appllcable eupplemental statements requesled throughoul thle form. EntEr the applicable designated aulomatic accounting method change number lor the requesled automatic change. Enter only one designated automatic accounting method change number, sxcepl as provided lor in guidance published by the lRS. lf lho requested change has no designated automatic accounting method change number, check ''Olher,' and provlde both a description of the change and cilation of lhe IRS guidance providlng the automalic change. See inslruclions.182,184,I86, > (a)Change No.r-g.L-7gl- (b)Other E Descrlpllon > Do any of the scope limitations described ln sEction 4.02 ol Rev. Proc. 2008-52 cause aulomatic consent to be unavallable lor the applicant's requsst€d change? ll "Yes," atlach an explanation. . Completa Parl ll below and then Part lV, and also Schedules A through E of this form (if applicable). ,",r 3115 (Bev. Decembor 20091 Depa.lmerrt ol lhs Treasury OMB No. 1545-0152 47-0813844 businoss aclivily cod€ numbs, (sso lnslruclionsl 551112 Tax year of change bsgins (MM/OD/YYYY) Tax ysar of change ends (MM/OD/YYYY) 01t01t2014 12t31t2014 Namo o, clnlacl psrson (so€ in3l.uctioosl Jonathan D. Hale Conlacl p€rson's lelophone numb€r 813-5901 is attached (see instructions for when Form 2848 is Check the approprlate box to indlcate the type of accountlng method change belng requested. (see lnslructions) ! Depreciation or Amortlzation D Financial Products and/or Financial Aclivities of Financial lnstitutions GenerationSafe Harbor: EJ Other (specify) > Rep.air, Mainlain hp-royg Tangible Property; Non-lncidental Supplk lncidenlai Supplies: GAA Dlepositions tr Efl !! lndividual Corporalion Controlled forelgn corporation (Sec.957) 1 0/50 corporation (Sec, 904(dX2XE)) Qualilied personal service corporalion (Sec. aa8(dX2) Enter Code section > ! Cooperative (Sec. 1381) I Partnership ! S corporation I lnsurance co. (Sec. 816(a) ! lnsurance co. (Sec. 831) ! Other (specify)> Nole. Did or will the applicant cease to engage in the trade or business to which the requesled change relates, or terminate its existence, in the tax year of change (see instructions)? . lf "Yes," the applicant is not eligible to make the change under aulomatic change requesl procedur€s, 4a Does the appllcant (or any present or former consolidated group ln which the appllcant was a member during the appllcable tax yea(s)) have any Federal lncome tax return(s) under examination (see instruclions)?ll "No," go to line 5. b ls the method of accounting the applicant is requesllng to change an issue (with respect lo either the applicanl or any prosent or former consolldated group in which lhe applicant was a member during the appllcable tax yea(s)) either (i) under consideration or (ii) placed ln suspense (see instruclions)? . anrormalion ol $rhich preparer has any knowledgo. Preparer (other than tller/applicant) Slgnaturo ot hdlvldual $€pailng lh. eppllcatlon and dale Namc ol lndlvldual propa.lng the.ppllcatlon (prlni or typcf Name ol llrm preprrlng the appllcsllon required), check this box .> E For Prlvacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see lhe lnslructions.Cat. No. 19280E rorm 31 15 (Rev. 12-2009) s 6a Form 3l 15 (Rov. t2-2009) !s the method ol accountlng the appllcant ls requestlng to change an lssue pendlng (wlth respect to ellher the appllcant or any prosonl or lormor consolldated group ln whlch ths appllcant was a member durlng the appllcable tax year(s) for any tax year under examlnalion (see lnstructlons)? !s ihe requet to change th6 mothod of accountlng belng liled under the procedures requlring that the opera$ng dlvlslon dlreclor consenl to lhe llllng of ths requesl (see instrucllons)? . lf "Yss," attach ths consent statemenl from lhe dlrsctor. ls the request to change the melhod of aocountlng belng liled under the 90-day or 120-day window period? lf "Yes," check lhe box lor lhe applicable wlndow perbd and atlach ths required statomenl (see lnstructlons). E SO Oay E tzo Oay: Date examlnallon ended ) I lf you answered "Yes" to llne 4a, enter the name and lelephona number ol the examining agent and lhe tax year(s) under examination. Name > Garv Glenn Telephone number > (402) 233-7337 Tax yea(s) > Has a copy of this Form 3115 been provlded to lhe examlnlng agenl ldentllled on line 4f? Does lhe appllcant (or any presenl or {orrner consolidated group ln whlch lhe applicanl was a member durlng the appllcable lax year(s) have any Federal lncome lo< return(s) before Appeals and/or a Federal court? lf 'Y6s," enter ihs name ol the (check the box) EJ Appeals offlcer and/or I counselfor the govornment, telephone number, and the tax year(s) before Appeals and/or a Federal court, Name > PaulVanchena Telephone number > (4141231-2t04 _Tax year(s) > Has a copy of lhls Form 3115 been provlded lo the Appeals officer and/or counsel for the government ldentllled on llne 5a? ls the method of accounling lhe applicant ls requestlng io change an lssue under consideration by Appeals and/or a Federal courl (for eltlrer lhe applicant or any present or former consolldaled group in whlch the applicant was a member for lhe tax year(s)the applicant was a membef (see inetructlons)? lf "Yss," atlach an explanation. lf tha appllcant answered "Yos" to llne 4a and/or 5a with respecl to any present or former consolidaled group, attach a statemenl that provides each parenl corporallon's (a) name, (b) idenilflcatlon number, (c) address, and (d) tax year(s) during whlch the applicant was a msmber thal ls under examlnallon, before an Appeals oflice, and/or belore a Federal courl. lf,lor federal lncomo lax purposss, lhe appllcant is elther an entlly (hcludlng a limited llablllty company) lreated as a partnership or an S corporatlon, is it requestlng a change lrom a melhod of accountlng thal ls an issue under consideration ln an exarninalion, belore Appeals, or belore a Federal court, wilh respect to a Federal lnoome tax relurn ol a partner, member, or shareholder of lhat entily? . ll'Yes," lhe appllcani ls not eligible to make the change. Does the appllcable Isvonue procedure (advance consent or aulomatic consent) state that the applicant does not receive audit proteclion Ior the requested change (see inslructions}? lf "Yes," altach an explanation. Has the appllcant, lts predecessor, or a related party requested or made (under eilher an auiomatlc change procedure or a procedure requlring advarrce consent) a change ln rnelhod of accountlng wlthln the past 5 years (lncludlng the year ol lhe requested change)? . lf 'Yes," lor each lrade or buslness. atlach a descrlption of each requested change in method ol accountlng (lncludlng the lax year of change) and stale whether ttn applicant recelved consont. lf any applicatlon was wlthdrawn. not perfected, or denled, or if a Consent Agreement granting a change was not slgned and returned to tho lRS, or the change was not rnade or not made In the requeslad year ol changa, attach an explanation. 8a b 9a 10a Does the applicant, lts predecessor, or a related party currently have pending arry rsquest (including concurrently liled request) for a private letter rullng, change ln method of acoounting, or technlcal advice? . lf "Y€s," for each rsquesl altach a stalsmenl provldlng the name(s) ol tho taxpayer, ldenlification number(s), the type ol roquest (private letler ruling, change ln method of accounting, or technical advlce), and the specllic issue(s) in lhe request(s). t I ls the appllcant requestlng to change lts overall method ol accounting? lf "Yes," check the approprlate boxes below to lndicato lhe applicant's present and proposed methods ol accountirB. Also, comflete Schedule A on page 4 of thls form. any Present method: Proposed method: E castr E cash E Accrual D Accrual E HyUrio (altach descrlptlon) 0 xyorlo (Rcv. t2-20G,) 12 Fo.m 3t15 (Rev. t2-20091 lf the applicant is either (i) not changing lls overall melhod of accounling, or (il) is changlng ils owrall m€thod ol accountlng and also changlng to a special method of accounting lor one or m(xe ltems, attact a detailed and complete descrlption for each of the lollowlng: The ilem(s) belng changed. The applicant's present method for lhe itam(s) belng char6ed. The appllcant's proposed method lor the llem(s) belng changed. The appllcant's present overall method of accountlng (cash, accrual, or hybrld). Altach a detailed and complete desorlplion ol lhe appllcant's lrade(s) or business(es), and lhe prlncipal business activlty code lor each. lf the applicant has more than one trade or business as delined ln Regulallons seclion 1.446-1(d), descrlbe: whothor each trade or buslness ls accouiled lor soparalely! lho goods and services provlded by each trade or business and any other types oI actlvllles engaged ln that generalo gross lncome; the overall method of accounting for each trade or business: and whlch tradg or business i9 requestlng to change lts a b c d 13 14 accountlng method as part of thls applicatlon or a Wlllhe proposed method of accounting be used separate appllcation. lor the applicant's books and records and llnanclal staternents? l5a For lnsurance companles, see the inslructlons lf "No," attach an explanation. Has the applicant engaged, or wlll lt engage, ln a lransaclion to whlch eoctlon 381(a) applles (e.9., a reorganlzatlon, mergor, or liquldallon) durlng the proposed ta,\ year of change determlned wlthout regard to any potentlalclosing of lhe year under secllon 381(bX1)? lf "Yes,' lor lhe items ol lncome and oxpense that are lhe subject of thls appllcatlon, atlach a statemsnt idsntlfying the methods ol accountlng used by the padss to tho s€ctlon 381(a) transactlon lmmediately before the date ol dishibutlon or lransfer and the method(s) thal would be requlred by sectlon 381(c)(4) or (cXs) absent consenl to the change(s) r€qu€sted in this applicatlon. Doee the applicanl request a conference wlth thE IRS National Office if the IBS proposes an adverse response? lf the appllcanl ls changlng to €lther the overall cash method, an overall accrual melhod. or ls changlng lts method of aocounllng for any property sublect to sectlon 263A, any long-lerm contract subieol to section 460, or lnvenlories subiect lo section 474, enter the appllcant's groes recelpts for the 3 tax years preceding lhe lax year ol change. srd precadirrg t6 17 lsl procading yearended: mo. yL 2nd proc€ding ycarcndad: mo. yt.6ndod: mo. 10 18 ls lhe appllcanl's rsquosl€d change described ln any revenue procedure, rwenue rullng, nollce, regulallon, or other pubtlshed guldance as an aulomalic change requesl? lf "Yos," altach an explanailon describing why the applicant is submllllng lts request under advance consonl request procedures. Attach a lull explanatlon ol lhe legal basls supporting lhe proposed method for the ltem belng ohanged. lnclude a detalied and complete descrlption of the facts that explalns how the law specllically applies to lhe appllcant's sltuation and lhal demonslrales that the appllcant is authorized to use ths proposed melhod. lnclude all authority (statutes, regulallons, publishod rullngs, courl cases, etc.) supportlng the proposed method, Also, include either a dlscussion ol the contrary authorllles or a statement that no contrary authority exists. Attach a copy of alldocumenls related to the proposed change (see instructlons). Altach a slalement of the appllcant's reasons for the proposed change. l, ths appllcant is a member ol a consolldated group for the year ol change, do all olher members of the consolldaled group use the proposed method ol accounling lor the ltam belng changed? lf "No," attach an explanalhn. Enler lhe amounl ol user lee aitached to this applacatlon (see instruclions). > $ lor a Does lhe applicable revenue procedure, revenue rullng, nolice, regulation, or olh* publlshed guidance require the applhanl to implement the roquosted change in method ol accounting on a cut-off basis tather than a seclion 481(a) adjuslmant? . ll "Yes," do not complele lines 25,26, and 27 below. Enier the seclion 481(a) adiustment. lndlcate whether the adiustmenl is an increase (+) or a deorease (-) in lncome. > $ eZ,Og5rg76 Attach a summary ol the computatlon and an explanatlnn ol lhe methodology used to determlne the section 481(a) adlustrn€nt. lf ll ls based on rnor6 than ono component, show lhe computatlon lor each component. lf moro lhan one applicant is applylng for the method ciange on lhe same appllcatlon, attach a list of the name, identlflcatlon number, principal buslness activity code (sea lnstrucllons), and 20 21 22 23a 26 26 27 Form 3115 {Rov. 12-2009) lf the secllon 481(a) adjustment is an lncrsase to lncome ol less than $25,000, does the applicant elect to take the €nlira amount of lhe adfuslmenl into account ln the year of change? ls any part ol lhe secllon 481(a) adfuslment attrlbutable to lransactlons between members of an afflllated group, a consolidat€d group! a conlrolbd group, or other related parlles? I Enter the followlng amounls as of the close ol the tax year preceding the year ol change. ll none, stat€ 'rNono." Also, altach a sialement provldlng a breakdown of the amounts entered on llnes la through 19. lncome accrued but not received (such as accounls receivable) . lncome recelved or reported before lt was earned (such as advanced paym€nts). Attach a description ol the lncome and the legal basls for lhe proposed method Exponses accrued but not paid (such as accounts payable) Prepald oxpanses prevlously deducted Supplies on hand prevlously deducted and/or nol prevlously roportod . lnvsntory on hand prevlously deducted and/or not prevlously reported, Complete Schedule D, Part ll Other amounts (speclfy). Allaoh a descrlption of lhe ilem and the legal basls for its lnclusion ln tho Net secllon 481(a) adluetment (Combine lines 1119.) lndlcate whethEr the adiustmont is an increase (+) or decrease (-) ln lncome. Also enter the net amount ol thls section 481(a) adjustment amount on Part lV. line 25. . 2 ls lhe appticanl also reguastlng the recurring item excepibn under soctlon 461(hX3)? . E Yee O tto 3 Attach coples ol the profit and loss stat€mant (Schedule F (Form 1040) for farmer$ and the balance sheel, lf appllcable, as ol the close of lhe tax year precedlng the year of change. Also attach a statement specifying the accounting method used whbn preparing lhe balance sheet. lf books of account are not kept. attact a crpy ol the buslness schedules submltted wilh lhe Federal lncome lax return or other return (e.9., tax-oxgmpt organizatlon returns) lor that period. lf the amounls ln Part l, lines la through 19, do not agree wllh those shown on bolh the prolil and loss slatemenl and the balance shoet, attach a slatomont explaining lhe differences. Appllcants requestlng a change to lhe cash method must atlaoh tho following information: 1 A description of lnventory ltems (ilams whose production, purchase, or sale ls an income-producing factor) and materlals and supdles used ln carrying out the buslness.2 An explanation as to whether lhe appllcant ls rsqulred to uss ihe accrual melhod undsr any section ol the Code or regulations. Schedule B-Change to the Deferral Method for Advance Payments (see instructions) lf the applicant ls requesling to change to the Dofonal Method lor advance payments described in sectlon 5.02 of Rev. Proc. 2004-34,2004-1 C.B. 991, attach the followlrg lnformalion: A statement explalning how lhe advance payments meet the deflnltlon in sectlon 4.01 of Rev. Proc. 2OO4-34. lf the applicant ls llllng under the automatic change procedures of Rev. Proc. 2008-52, the inlormatlon required by section 8.02(3)(a)-(c) of Rev. Proc. 2004-34. ll lhe appllcant b ,iling under the advance consent provlsions of Rev. Ptoc. 97 -27 , the inlormatlon requlred by section 8.03(2Xa)-(0 of Rev. Proc. 2004-34. l, tho applicanl ls requostlng to change lo the deferral method for advance payments descrlbed in Regulatlons seclion 1.451 -s(bxlxii), attach the followlng. A slatement explalnlng how the advance paymenls m€el the dellnillon in Begulalions sectlon 1 .451-5(aX1). A slatement explainlng what portions ol the advance payments, if any, are attrlbutable to serui@s, whelher suoh servlces are lntegral to the provisions of goods or ltems. and whether any portions ol the advance payments lhat ar€ attributable lo non-integrd services are less than llve percent of the total conlract prlces. See Regulations sectlons 1 .asl -s(aX2Xi) and (3). A statsmont explaining lhat the advance paymonts will be included ln income no later than when lncluded in gross receipts for purposes of the apflicant's llnancialreports. Sae Regulalbns section 1.451-s(bxl)(ii). A slatement explainlng whether the lnventoriable goods exceptlon of Regulations sectlon 1.451-5(c) applies and il so, when a b c d e I g h a b a b Schedule A-Ghange ln Overall Method of Accountlng (lf Schedule A applies, Part I below must be completed.) ofwillllmlt the rom 31 15 (Rev. r2-2uto) Fom3115(Bev.12-200S)Paco 5 Schedule C-Changes Wlthln the LIFO lnventory Method (see instructions) General LIFO Complete this secllon lf the reguested change lnvolves changes wlthln the LIFO inventory method. Also, attach a copy of all Forms 970, Application To Use LIFO lnventory Melhod, flled to adopl or oxpand the use ol the LIFO msthod. Attach a descriptlon ot the applicant's present and proposed LIFO methods and submethods lor each of the following llems: Valuing inventory (e.9., unlt method or dollar-value method). Pooling (e,9., by llne or type or class ol goods, natural business unlt, multlple pools, raw material contonl, simplilied dollar- value mothod, inventory prlce lndex computatlon (lPlC) pools, vehicle-pool melhod, €tc,). Prlclng dollar-value pools (e.9., double-extension, indsx, llnk-chain, link-chaln lndex, lPlC mothod, etc.). Determlnlng the ourrent-year cost ol goods in the endlng lnvenlory $.e., mosl recanl rcgulsillons, earliest acqulsitlons during the current year, average cost of ounenl-y€ar acqulsillons, or olher permitled method). lf any presenl mothod or submethod used by tho appllcant ls not lhe samB as lndlcated on Fom(s) 970 filed lo adopt or expand th6 uso of the m€thod, attach an explanatlon. ll the proposed change is not requested for all the LIFO inventory, attach a statement specifylng lhe inventory to whlch the change is and is not applicable. lf the proposed change ls not reguested lor all ol lhe LIFO pools, attach a stalement speclfylng the LIFO pool(s) to which lhe change is appllcable. Attach a statement addressing whelher lhe applicant values ary ol its LIFO inventory on a method other than cosl. For example, il the applicant values some of its LIFO lnventory al retail and the remalnder at cost, ldentlfy which inventory items are valued under each method. lf changing to the lPlC method, attach a completed Form 970. a b c d a b c ll the applicanl ls proposing to change its poollng method or the number of pools, attach a descrlptlon ol the contents of, and state the base year for, each dollar-value pool ths appllcant prosently uses and proposss to uee. lf the appllcanl ls proposing to use natural buslness unlt (NBU) pools or requestlng to change lhe number ol NBU pools, attach the followlng informallon (to the extenl nol alroady provHed) ln sufllolenl dotallto show thal each proposed NBU was delermlned under Regulallons section 1.472'8(bX1) and (2): A descrlptlon ol the types of products produced by the appllcant. lf possible, atlach a brochure. A descripllon of tho lypes ol processes and raw malerials used to produce lhe producls ln each proposed pool. ll all of the products to be inoluded ln the proposed NBU pool(s) are not produced at one faclllty, stale the reasons lor the separate racilltlos, the locatlon of each faclllty, and a descripllon ol the products each facility produces. A descrlpllon of lhe natural business dlvlslons adopted by the taxpayer. State wheth€r separate cost csnters are malntained and lf separale proflt and loss stalemsnls are prepared. A statement addressing whether lhe appllcant has lnventorles ol ltems purchased and held lor resale that are not lurther processed by lhe apdlcant, lncludlng whether such ilems, lf any, wlll be included ln any proposed NBU pool. A statement addresslng whether all ltem6 lncludlng raw materials, goods-ln-procoss, and llnlshed goods enterlng lnlo lhe entlre lnventory lnvestmont for each proposed NBU pool are presenlly valued under lhe LIFO mothod. Describe any items lhat are not presently valued under the LIFO method thal aro to be lncluded ln each proposed pool. A slalemenl addresslng whether, wlthin the proposed NBU pool(s), there are ltems both sold to unrelated parlles and translerred to a dllferent unlt of the appllcant to be used as a component part of another product prior to flnal procesdng. ll the appllcant ls engaged ln manulaclurlng and is proposlng to uso ths multlple poollng method or raw materla! contenl pools, attach informalbn to show lhat each proposed pool will consist of a group ol items that are substanlially slmllar. See Regulations seclion 1.472-8(bxg). lf the appllcant ls engaged ln the wholesaling or retalling of goods and ls requesting to change lhe numbar ol pools usod. attach information to show that each of the proposed pools is based on customary buslness classifications of the applicant's lrade or buslness. See Regulallons seclion 1.472-8lcl. rorm 3t15 flev. t2-2009) s 3 Sectlon 263A Assets nro ENo 2a b Forrn 3l l5 (ncv. 12-2009) From Lono-Term Gontracts Part lllon oaoes 71 To lhe extenl not already providod. altach a descriptlon ol the appllcanl's present and proposed rnethods for reporting lncome and expenses lrom long-term conlracts. Also, atlach a repres€nlative actual contract (withoul any deletlon) for lhe requested change. lf tha appllcanl is a conslruction contractor, atlach a dstailsd descriplion of lts construciion activities. Are the appllcani's conlracts long-term conlracts as deflnod ln section 460(0(1) (see lnstrucllons)? E Yea lf "Yos," do all lhe conlracts qualify for the oxceptlon under soction 460(e) (see inslructions)? fl yes If llne 2b ls "No," attrch an explanatlon. o lf line 2b is "Yes,' ls the appllcant requesllng to use the percentaga-ol-completlon method uslng oost-to- cosl under Regulatlons sectlon 1.460-4(b)? [ Yes E tto d lf line 2c is "No," ls the applicant requesting to us6 ths exempt-contracl percentage-ol-completlon method under Regulallons secllon 1.460-4(cX2)? . E Yes fl to !f line 2d ls "Y6s," attach an explanation ol what cost comparlson lhe appllcant will use to detarmine a conlract's completlon faclor. lf llne 2d is "No," attach an explanatlon of what method the applicant is using and tho aulhority for lts use. 3a Does the applicanl have long-twm manulacturing contracts as delined in section 460(0P)? . E Yes E tto b lf "Yes." attach an explanation of the applicant's present and proposed method(s) of accounting lor long- lerm manufacturing conlracts.c Attach a description of the applicant's manulacturing activltles, lncluding any reguired inslallation of manufactured goods. 4 To deterrnlne a contract's complelion factor uslng the percentage-of-completlon method:a Wll the applicanl use tha cost-to-cost malhod in Rogulatlons s€ction 1.460-4(b)? . E Yes I tto b lf line 4a ls "No," is lhe appllcant elactlng lhe simplified cost-to-cost method (see seclion 460(bX3) and Fegulatlons section 1.460-5(c)? E Yes D tto Attach a descrlptlon o, ihe lnvonlory goods belng changed. Attaoh a descrlptlon of the lrwentory goods (lI any) NOT belng changed. ls the appllcanl subject to sectlon 263A? lf "No," go to line 4a E Yes Etto ls the appllcant's present lnventory valuatlon method in compllance with secllon 263A (see lnstruclions)? lf "No," altach a detailed explanation . 4a Check the approprlate boxes bslow. ldentlllcallon methods: lnvqlloryNol B.ino Chrnged Specific ld€ntlflcation . FIFO LIFO Olher (attach explanatbn) Valuation melhods: Gost Cost or markel, whlchever ls lower Retallcost Retall, lowor of cost or markel . Othor (allach explanation)b Enter the velus at lhe end ol the tax year preceding the year of change 5 lf the applicant ls changlng lrom lhe LIFO lnventory mathod to a non-LIFO rnethod, attach the followlng informallon (sae instructlons). Copias ol Form(s) 970lll€d to adopt or expand the use of the method. Only for appllcants requestlng advance cons€nt. A statomont describlng whether tho appllcant is changlng to the method required by Regulatlons saction 1.472-6(q or (b), or whether tho appllcant is proposlng a different melhod. Only for apptlcante roqueetlng an automatlc change. The statement requlred by seclion 22,01(5) ol tho Appendix of Rev. Proc. 2008-52 (or its succesor). 1 2 3a b Pfrronl mlthod a b c 5 Attach a statemont lndicating whelher any of the applicant's contracts are either cost-plus long-term rom 3115 (Rsv. l2-2ooo) to section 263A or long-term contracts as descrlbed in section 480 (see inslructions)). Form31t6(Rov. 12-2OW, Seotlon A-Allocatlon and Gapilallzallon Methode Attach a descriplion (lncludlng sample computatlons) of the presenl and proposed method(s) lhe applicant uses to capitalize dlrect and lndlrect cosls properly allocable lo real or tanglble personal proporty produced and property acquired for resale, or to allooate and, where appropriate, capltalize dlrect and lndirect cosls properly allocable to long-term contracls. lnclude a descrlptlon of the method(s) used lor allocatlng indirect costs to lntermediate cost oblectives such as departments or activilies prlor to the allocalion of such costs to long-lerm contracls, real or langible personal property produced. and property acquired for resale. The description must include the following: I The mothod of allocallng dirEct and lndkecl cosls (.e., speclllc ldentiflcation, burden rate, slandard cost, or olher reasonable allocatlon melhod). 2 The melhod ol allooaling mlxed servlce cosls (i.e., direct reallocalion, step-allocation, simpllfied service cost uslng th6 labor- based allocation ratlo, slmplilbd servlce coel uslng lhe prodtrcllon cosl allocatlon ratlo, or olher reasonable allocalion melhod). 3 The method of capllallzing addltlonal secllon 263A costs (1.e., slmplifled production with or wlthout the historlc absorpllon ratlo eleotion, slmplilled resale with or wllhout the hietorlc absorptlon rallo eleotlon lncludlng permisslble variations, the U.S. ratlo, or olher reasonable allocatlon method). Seotlon B-Dlrect and lndlrcct Coets Requlred To Be Allocated Check the appropriate boxes showlng the costs lhat are or will be fully inclulded, to the extent required, in the cosl ol real or tangiUe personal prop€rty produced or propsrty acqulred for resals under sectlon 263A or allocated to long-term contracts under secllon 460. Mark "N/A" in a box if lhose cosls are nol incurred by tho apdicanl. lf a box is not chscked, it is assumed that those costs are not fully hcluded to the extent required. Altach an explanalion for boxes that are not checked. Proposd mclhod Dlr€ct matorial Direct labor lndireci labor4 Offlcors'compensalion (not lncludlng selllng actfultles) .6 Penslon and other rolatsd cosls6 Employee benelits .7 lndlrecl materlals and supplles .8 Purchaslng cosls9 Handllng. processlng, assembly, and repackaglng costs10 Oflslte slorage and warehouslng cosls lt Depreclatlon, amortlzatlon, and cost r€covery allowancc lor equlpment and lacllltles placed ln servlce and not tsmporarlly idle Depletlon . Rent Taxes other lhan slate, local, and foreign lncome taxes . lnsurance . Utilities I 2 3 12 t3 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 2g 24 26 2A 27 28 Maintenance Englneerlng expenses) Rework labor, scrap, and spollage Tools and equlpment Quality control and lnspectlon Biddlng €xpenses lncurred in tha sollcltatlon of contracts awarded to lho appllcant Llcensing and franchlse costs Capitallzable servlce cosls (lncluding mlxed sorvlce costs) Administrallve cosls (not includlng any costs of selllng or any return on capitalj . Research and experimenlal oxpenees attributable to long-term conlracls . and repalrs that r6lal€ lo a producllon, r€salo, or long-term conlract actlvlty and deslgn costs (not includlng sectlon 174 research and experlmenlal Olh€r costs a llst ol these (Rev. 12-2008) FomgllS(Rov. l2-2fi19) Seotlon C-Other Cogls Not Requlred To Be Allocated (Complete Sectlon C only ll the applicant ls requesting to change lts melhod lor these PropGld molhod Marketlng, selllng, advertlslng, and dlstrlbutlon expensss . Research and experimental expenses not included ln Sectlon B, line 26 Blddlng oxpenses not lncluded ln Sectlon B, llne 224 General and adminlstrative costs not included ln Sectlon B6 lncome laxes6 Cost of strikes7 Warranly and product llablllty costs8 Sectlon 179 costsI On-site storage .t0 Depreciatbn, amorllzation, and oosl recovory allowance not includod ln Section B, llne 11ll Other costs a list ol thesa Appllcanls requesting approval to change lhelr melhod ol accounling for depreciation or amorlization oomplete lhis sectlon. Applbanls musl provlde thls lnlormation for each item or class of properly for which a change is requested. Note. See the Llst ol Automatlc Accountlng Method Changes in the instruclions lor inlormation regarding automatic changes under s*tions 56, 162 168, 197, l4@L 1400L, or former section 168. Do not lile Form 3115 with respect to certain late elect/ons and electbn revocatlons fsee Instruclions). I ls depreclatlon for lhe property determined under Regulalions section 1.167(4-11 (CLADR)? lf "Yes," the onty changes permitted are under Regulallons section 1.167(a)-1l(cXlXlll). flYes E tto ls arry of the d€preciatlon or amortlzatlon requlred to be capitallzed under any Code sectlon (e.9., section26ilA)?. EYes ltto Has a depreciation, amortlzation, or expense eleclion been made for the properly (e.9., the electlon under sections 168(fxl), 179, or 179C)? . E Yes E to ll "Yos," stat6 lhe elecllon made> 4a To the extent nol already provlded, attach a statement descrlbing the propor'ty b6lng changed. lnclude in th6 descrlpllon the type of properly, lhe yoar the property was placed in gervlce, and lhe proporly's use in the appllcant's trade or business or income-producing actlvlty. It the property is residentlal renlal property, dld the appllcant live ln the properly before rentlng lt?EYes Uxo E Yes D ttols lhe properly public utllity properly? To the extant nol already provlded ln the appllcant's descrlptlon ol its present method, altach a statsmont explaining how lhe property is treated under lhe applicant's present melhod (e.9., depreciable property, lnventory property. supplies under Regulations sectlon 1 .1 62-3, nondepreciable sectlon 263(a) property, property deductlble as a currenl expense, etc.). lf lhe propedy is not cunently treated as depreclaUe or amortizable property, altach a slatement of the facls supportlng lhe proposed change to depreciate or amortize the properly, ll tho proporty ls cunently tr€atod and/or wlll be treated as depreciable or amortlzable property, provlde the followlng inlormation for both the present (if applicable) and proposed methods: The Code seclion under whlch the property ls or wlll be depreciated or amortlzed (e.9., section 168(9). The appllcabl€ asssl class from Rev. Proc. 87-56, 1987-2 C.B. 674, for each assel depreciated under section 168 (MACRS) or under section 1400L; the appllcable asset class from Rev. Proc.83-35, 1983-1 C.B,745, lot each asset depreciated under former sectlon 168 (ACRS); an explanation wtry no assel class is identllled lor each asset for which an asset class has not been ldentilled by lhe applicant. The facts to support the asset class for the proposed melhod. The depreclallon or amortization method of lhe proporty, lncludlng the applicable Code sectlon (e.9., 200% decllnlng balance method under section 168(bXlD. The uselul lifa, recovery period, or arnortlzatlon period ol the property, The appllcable conv€ntlon of the prop€rty. A statement of whether or nol the additional first-year special depreclatlon allowance (for example, as provlded by seclion 168(k), 168(U, 168(m), 168(n), 1400L(b), or 1400N(d) was or wlllbe claimed for the proparty. lf nol, also provide an explanatlon as to why no speclal depreclatlon allowance was or will be claimed. I 2 3 b c 5 a b c d o t s Schedule E-Change ln Depreclatlon or Amortlzatlon (see instructions) rorm 3115 (Rav. t2-20utl Berkshire Hathaway Inc. EIN:47-0813844 Attachmen"'^fi Hi,ll'if"lll'#l"lJl;,:X,"lf;?rf#"'ingMethod Tax Year Ending December 31,2014 Name of Anolicant The parent of the consolidated group, Berkshire Hathaway Inc., (EIN 47-0813844), is filing the concurent accounting method changes on behalf of the following subsidiary (hereinafter collectively refered to as the "Applicant"). Pase 2. Pnrt II. Ouestions 4(d) - 4(e) Division Director Consent and Exam Windows. Applicant is applying for automatic change # 182 to adopt the safe harbor method of accounting to use the unit of properly and major components provided for in Revenue Procedure 2013-24,2013-21 IRB and Revenue Procedure 201 5- | 4, 201 5-5 IRB, to determine whether expenditures to maintain, replace or improve steam or electrical generation property must by capitalized under lnternal Revenue Code $ 263(a). This automatic accounling method change is being filed under $5.01(l) of Revenue Procedure 2015-13, 2015-5 IRB and requires no consent of the division diteclor and does not require an automatic accounting method change to be filed within a 90 or a 120 day exam window. Applicant is applying for automatic changes #184, #186,#187 and#207 under the final tangible personal property regulations and Revenue Procedure 2014-16,2014-9lRB 606 and Revenue Procedure 2015-14. These concurrent automatic accounting rnethod changes are being filed under $5.01(l) of Revenue Procedure 2015-13 and requires no consent of the division direstor and does not require an automatic accounting method change to be filed within a 90 or a 120 day exam window. Pasc 2. Part II. Ouestion 6. Pare+t.9prporatlonts Information Name PacifiCorp Under Exom Parent Corporation's Name Pnrent Corporatlon's EIN Parent Corporation's Address Pnrent Corporation Tax Years At Appeals Pnrent Corporation'g Name Parent Corporatlon's EIN Parent Corporationts Address Parent Corporatlon Tax Yenrs EIN 93-0246A90 Berkshire Hathaway Inc. 47-0813844 3555 Farnam Street, Suite 1440, Omaha, NE 68131 December 31,2010 and December 31,201I Berkshire Llathaway Inc. 47-0813844 3555 Farnam Street, Suite 1440, Omaha, NE 68131 December 3 l, 2005 - December 31, 2009 I of 19 Berkshire Hathawny Inc. EIN:47-0813844Attachmen"'f,[ili;Jt*'JH'#:"?#,"#]:itr,TrfssuntrngMethod Tax Year f,ndtng December 3lr20l4 Page 2. Part II. Ouestions 2b.9c & l0b. prior. pending and concurrent accountine method chnnge reouests and nrivate letter rulings Applicant is a member of the Berkshire Hathaway Inc. consolidated group. Each member of the group operates autononrously. Pursuant lo our traditional practice, information relaled lo pending requests for private letter rulings, changes in accounting melhod, or technical advice by other members of the group will be provided upon requesl. Applicant and its immediate affrliates within the Berkshire Hathaway Energy Company subgroup have filed for a change in accounting method (or private letter rulings) as set out in thc attached Exhibit l. Paec 3. Parl II. Oucstion 12 - Units of Pronertv and Maior Comnoncnts of Genoration Prone.r"tv Automatic Chanpc #182 a) The ilea(s) beingchanged: The Applicant is a applying for an automatic change to adopt the safe harbor method of accounling to use the unit of property and major componenl definitions provided for in Revenue Procedure20lS-24,2013-21IRB I l42,to determine whether expenditures to maintain, replace or improve steam or electrical generation property must by capitalized under Internal Revenue Code $ 263(a). Specifrcally, the taxpayer wishes to currently expense costs associated with the routine repair and nraintenance ofils steamand eleclrical generation assets based on the unit ofproperty safe harbor provisions of the Revenue Procedurc including the gain or loss on associated relirements. b) The applicant's presenl ntelhod for lhe item(s) being changed: The Applicant operates a regulated public utility under the jurisdiction of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Under Applicant's current melhod, Applicant examines the facts and circumstances of its routine repair and maintenance work on its steam and electrical generation assets to determine which costs are cunently deductible under $ 162 and rrot required to be capitalized under $ 263(a). c) The applicant's proposed methodfor lhe iteu(s) being changed: Under the Applicant's proposed method of accounting, the Applicant will deduct all of the costs of repairs incurred in connection with the routine repair and maintenance of its steam and generation assets pursuant to $ I 62 using the safe harbor units of property and major components as set out in Revenue Procedure 201l-13 to 2of19 B erkshlrc Hatharvay [nc, EIN:47-0813844 Attachmen"'f,Hil:;.,ti#1'j'#l'hT,:f ffi ,,"-,15;;"'otMethod Tax Year Ending December 31,2014 determine whether costs should be capitalized under $ 263(a) including the gain and loss on associated relirenrents. d) The applicant's presenl overall ntethod ofaccounting: The Applicant's overall method of accounting is the accrual method. Page 3. Part U. Oues(lon 12 - Rcpair. Maintenance. nnd Imnrovement Exnendltures - Chanse.#184 a. Ilen(s) being changed. The Applicant is changing its method of accounling for amount paid for repairs, maintenance and improvements to comply with Reg. $$ 1.162-4 and 1.263(a)-3, including a change to apply the routine maintenance safe harbor under Reg. $ 1.263(a)-3(i). The applicant also is changing from expensing repairs of book capital projects as they are placed into service in FERC account 101 for financial accounting purposes to expensing repairs as the repairs are incurred. b. The Applicant's presenl melhod olaccountingfa'the ileu(s) being changed. Under its presenl method of accounting, the Applicant deducts amounts paid for activities that keep its property in ordinary operaling condition and capitalizes expenditures that improve or extend the useful life of its properly or adapt the property to a new or different use. Applicant deducts book capital projects that qualify as a repair when the book capital project is placed into service in FERC account l0l. The Applicanl's proposed melhod of accountingfa' the item(s) being changed. Under its proposed method of accounting, the Applicant will determine the units of property for under Reg. $ L263(a)-3(e) and apply the improvement standards under Reg. $ 1.263(a)-3. Additionally, the Applicant willapply the routine maintenance safe harbor under Reg. S 1.263(a)-3(i). The applicant also is changing from expensing repairs of book capital projects as they are placed into service in FERC account l0l for financial accounting purposes to expensing repairs as the repairs are incurred. The Applicanl's prcsenl overall ntethod of accounting. The Applicant's overall rnethod of accounting is an accrual method. 3 of l9 Berkshire Hathaway Inc. EIN:47-0813E44 Attnchmcnt to X'orm 3115, Appllcatlon for Change in Accounting Method Automatic Change ##z 182,I84, 186, 187,207 Tax Yerr Endlng December 3lr20l4 Paqe 3. Part II. Ouestion 12 - Non-Incidental Material and Sunnlies - Chansc #186 a. ltem(s) being changed. The Applicant is changing its method of accounting for non-incidental materials and supplies, as defined in Reg. $$ 1.162-3(a[l) and (cXl), that are used orconsumed in its trade or business. The Applicant maintains a record of physical consumption of the items. The Applicanl's present ntelhd of accountingfor the ttem(s) being changed. Under its present method of accounting, the Applicant deducts non-incidental materials and supplies when the materials and supplies are used or consumed. c. The Applicant's proposed ntethd of accountingfor the item(s) being changed. Under its proposed melhod, the Applicant will apply the definition of materials and supplies in Reg. $ 1.162-3(a)(l) and willdeduct non-incidental materials and supplies when they are used or consumed, d. The Applicant's present overall melhod of accounting. The Applicant's overall method of accounting is an accrual method. Paee 3. Part II. Ouestion 12 - Incidentnl Material and Sunplies - Chanse #187 a. ltem(s) being changed, The Applicant is changing its method of accounting for incidental materials and supplies, as defined in Reg. $$ I . I 62-3(a)( I ) and (c)( I ), that are used or consumed in its trade or business. b. The Applicanl's presenl method of accountingfor the item(s) being changed. Under its present method of accounling, the Applicant deducts incidental materials and supplies when the nraterials and supplies are purchased. c. The Applicanl's proposed nrelhod of accounlingfor lhe iten(s) being changed. Under its proposed method, the Applicant will apply the definition of materials and supplies in Reg. $ L162-3(a)(l) and will deduct incidental materials and supplies when purchased. 4ofl9 Berkshire Hntharvay Inc. EIN:47-0813844 Attachment to Form 3115, Application for Chnnge in Accounting Mcthod Automatic Chnnge ##: 182,184, 186, 187,207 Tax Year Ending December 31,2014 d. The Applicutrl's presenl overall ntelhod of uccounling. The Applicant's overall method of accounting is an accnml method. Paee 3. Part II. Ouestion l2 - Disnositions of tansible denreciablc assets in a eenernl asset account - Chanse #207 a. Item(s) being chcuryed. 'l'he Applicant is changing its method of accounting for detennining the retirenrent loss on assels in a GAA account that were previously deducted as asset rcplacenrents uerc lreated as capital items for tax purposes, but are now treated as a taxable repair uttder the sal'e harbor provisions of Revenue Procedure 2013-24 which is being filed as a concurrent automatic change of accounting method with the filing of this Form 3lts. b. The Applicatil's presenl nrcthocl of accoutttittgfor lhe ilem(s) being chongecl, Under its present rnethod of accoutrting, the Applicant trealed as retirenrent losses assets that werc in a GAA account assets that were replaced by assets that were treated as capital items undcr Section 263(a). c, ?'he lpplicant's proposed method oJ'accounlingfor lhe item(s) being changecl. Under its proposed method, the Applicant will not treat as a retirenrent assets that have been replaced by assets which are treated as a taxable repair under the salb harbor provisions of Revenue Procedure 2013-24 to determine whether expenditures to maintain, replace or inrprove steam or electrical generation property must by capitalized under lnternal Revenue Code $ 263(a) which is being filed as a concurrent autonratic change of accounting rnethod with the filing of this Form 3l15. (l) The taxpayer agrees to the following additional lenns and conditions: Statement Required Under Revenue Procedure 2015-14, Section 6.40.5(r): 'l'axpayer is making thc changed specified in section 6.40.5(v) of the Revenue Procedurc. Consequently, Taxpayer agrees to the following additional terms and conditions: (i) a nornralization method of accounting (within the nreaning of $ 168(iX9)) will be used tbr the public utility properly subject to the application; 5 of l9 Berkshire Hatharvay Inc. EIN:47-0813E44 Attachmen"'f,flilj.l:ti*lllfi l'?;",":rffi,'iti5;;,,'nuMethod Tax Year Ending December 3lr20l4 (ii) within 30 calendar days of filing the federal income tax return for the year of change, Taxpayer will provide a copy of the completed application to any regulatory body having jurisdiction over the public utility property subject to the application; and (iii) as of the beginning of the year of change, Taxpayer will adjust its deferred tax reserve sccount or similar accounl in Taxpayer's regulatory books of account by the amount of the deferral of federal income tax liability associated with the $ a8l(a) adjustment applicable to the public utility propetty subject to the applicalion. d. The Applicarrl's p,'esenl o'perall melhod of accounting. The Applicanl's overall method of accounting is an accrual method, Pase 3. Psrt II. Ouestion 13. Deslrintion of Annlicant's Trades and Businesses PacifiCorp is a public utility engaged in generation and transmission of electricity to retail customers in six weslern states. Its principal business activity code is 221100. Paee 3. Part II. Ouestion 14. Pronoscd Method and Use in Financial Statements The proposed tax method of ascounting for Change #182, Change #184 and Change #207 does not meet generally accepted accounting principles as defined by the Financial Accounting Standards Board, the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Therefore, these lwo proposed methods of accounting will not bc used for applicant's books and records and financial statements, Pfge 3. Part IV. Ouestion 25 - UnitsJf Pronertv and Maior Comnonents of Generntion Propertv - Chanee #182 The $ 481(a) adjustnrent of $(18,227,625) is equal to the difference between the Applicant's present and proposed methods as of January 1,2014. Page 3. Part IV. Ouestion 25 - Repair. Maintenance. and Imnrovemcnt Exnendltures - Chanee #184 The g 481(a) adjustment of $(22,864,71l) is equal to the difference between the Applicanl's present and proposed methods as of January 1,2014. Paee 3. Part IV. Ouestion 25 - Non-Incidental Materials and Suonlies - ChanHq #186 6ofl9 Berkshire Hathnwny Inc. EIN:47-0E13E44 Attachment to Form 3115, Application for Change in Accounting Method Automrtlc Change #* lE?r lE4, 186, L87r207 Tax Year Ending December 3lr20l4 The Applicant is choosing to compute a modified $ a8l(a) adjustment laking into account amounts paid or incurrpd in taxable years beginning on or after January 1,2014. Thus, the $ 481(a) adjustment is $0. Pase 3. Paf!.,IV. Ouestion 25 - Incldeutal Mntcrinls nnd Sunplies - Chanse #187 The Applicant is choosing to compute a modified $ 481(a) adjuslment taking into account amounts paid or incurred in taxablc years beginning on or after January 1,2014. Thus, the $ 481(a) adjustment is $0. Pase 3. Part IV. Ouestion 25 - Disnosltlons of tapslble deoreciable assets in a seneral asset nccount - Chanse #207 The $ 481(a) adjustment of $(26,6V2,739) is equal to the differcnce between the Applicant's present and proposed methods as of January 1,2014. P.!. t o, 19 .EgIIi6 *$ TI I" tEiitlIIgtRI !EE iff tiir Esii $i EI ET E} lc!is2ri a) 5$tIoa P!e.0ot tt PrC. l0 ot l0 gI 'I(oliat6'o.EfT I 9Tttil ilIT IiIi it Ii !rIE !rIt it iir iIriEl iEE Pt[ llor le n II,6 T$ rEcc Pags 3, P.n V, Quettlon 25 Paclllcorp Ghangc fl t8'l Vlntroe HACRS Llfr Functlon Bonuo FERC IO8 Grolr Repelr lOE Bonur Deoreclrtlon 108 Deoroclallon FERC IO7 Grorr Reonlr 2014 rf81(a) CWP Reodre 201: 2011 201t 201! 2013 201t 5 5,t! 20 20 20 Gleothermal /Vird Iransmlssion Distribution Seneratlon ilv&o 50t6 50% 50% 50% 50% 50% 1o.ql8 6,220,795 4,9u,745 2,447,4e4 22.8tD1 (7,96S) (3,1't0,398) (2,492,373) (1,233,E27) (11.4@) rr,osi: (155.520, (93,4841 (40,28q tA28t 65,654 3,939,824 3,195,000 7,882,850 1.222.8U 65,654 6,375 6,804,502 5,593,915 9,070,408 1.233.857 3rrnd Total t3Jt1,03t (8.855,eg7,n4l t8.30&010 22,810,,,711 Page 12 ol 19 Berkshire Hathawny Inc. EIN:47-0813844 Attachment to X'orm 3115, Application for Change in Accounting Method Automatic Change #Hl 182,I84, I86, 1871207 Tax Year Ending December 3lr20l4 Exhibit I rivate Letter Ru Berkshlre Hathaway Energy Company Subgroup Accounting Method Changes and P Letter Corooratlon EIN br.ef Chonee Slotus Issue MidAmerican Energy Cnmnnnv 42-142s2t4 2009 Consent Reccived Change in nrethod of accounling for mixed service costs under 0 263A MidAmerican Energy Company 42-t42s214 2009 Automatic Routine repairs and maintenancc costs on gas netrvork assets ond associated retir€ments (2 nrethod chances) MidAmerican Energy Company 42-t425214 20t r Aulomatic Routine repairs and mainlenance costs on nelwork assets and associated retirements - Adoplion of Rev. Proc. 201 l-43 safe harbor units of orooertv MidAmerican Energy Conpany 42-142s214 2013 Automalic Late General Asel Account election pursuant to Rev, Proc.20l l-14 and Rev. Proc.2012-20 MidAmerican Energy Company 42-t425214 2014 Aulomatic Concunenl Adoption of Generation Sah Harbor Units of Property Change # 182 and adoption offinal tangible personal prop€rty regulations Chanc,e ## 184. lt6. 187. 207 Kem River Gas Transmission Comoanv 76-0t8s455 2009 Aulomatic Routine repairs and maintenance costs on nehvork assets and associaled relirements (2 method chane.es) KR Holdings, LLC 75-304525t 20t4 Automatic Concurrent Adoplion of linal tangible personal property resulalions Chanse rr# 184. 186. I E7 Northem Natural Gas Cnmnanv 93-W32349 2014 Automatic Concurrent Adoption of final tangible personal propeily reeulations Chance ## 184. lt6. I E7 PacifrCorp 93-0246090 2049 Withdrarvn by Applicant - Requested Method Change Did Not Clcarly Reflect lncome Change in method of accomting for mixed serrice costs under $ 263A PacifiCorp 93-0246090 I 20lt Automatic Rouline repairs and maintenance costs on nelrvork assets and associated relirements - Adoption of Rev. hoc. 201 l-43 safe harbor units of orooertv PacifiCorp 93-0246090 2012 Consent Received Request Permission under Regulation $$ 30 I .9 100- | and 301 .9 I 00-3 for a 60-day cxtcnsion of time to make an elcction under $ 169and Regulation $ 1.169-4 forcerlified oollution conlrol facilities PacifiCom 93-0246090 20t3 Automatic Latc Gcneral Asset Account election l3 of l9 Berkshire Hathaway Inc. EINI 47-0813844 Attachment to Form 3115, Appllcrtion for Chrnge ln Accounting Method Automatic Change #* 1821 184, 186, 1811207 Tax Year Endlng Deccmber 3lr20l4 pursuant to Rev. Proc.20l l-14 and Rev. Proc.2012-20 Paci{iCorp 93-0246090 2014 Aulomatic Concurrent Adoption of Generation Safe Harbor Units of Property Change fl I 82 and adoption of final tangiblc personal property regulations Chancc ## 184. 186- I87. 207 Nevada Porver Company, Siena Power Contoany 88-0420t04 88-00444 I 8 201 I Automatic Change in lhe determination of units of property hr retiremenls of lransrnission and distribution assets Ncvada Porver Company, Siena Porver Comoanv E8-0420r04 88-00444 I 8 20lt Automatic Transmission and distribution safe harbor method for rcpairs and maintenance Nevada Porver Company, Siena Porver Comoanv 88-0420t04 88-00444 I 8 w3tnal3 Wilhdrarvn/ Never Perfected General Asset Account Election Pursuant lo Rev, Proc,20l l-14 and Rev. Proc.2012-20 NV Energy, Inc,, Nevada Power Company, Siena PowerCompanv 88-0 I 98358 88-0420r04 88.00444 t8 l2ll9l20t3 Autonratic OeneralAssel Account Election Pursuanl to Rev. Proc. 201 l-14 and Rev. Proc.2012-20 Nevada Poryer Company, Siena Porver Company 88-0420t04 8E-00444 I I 12il9n014 Automatic Change lo deducling amounts incurred for repair and maintenance solely of steam and electric porver gGneration property and change in melhod of identifying the unit of property, or in the case of a building, identifring lhe building structure or building syslems Change # 184 Change to adopt the unil ofproperty and major component definitions provided in Rev. Proc.20l3-24 (for steam and electric poryer generation property Chance ,, 182 Nevada Porver Company, Siena Porver Comoanv 88-0420r04 88-00444 r 8 12il9n0t3 Automatic Change in determinalion of units of property for retirements ofelectric and stcam qeneration asscts Chanse #il l'18.179 Nevada Porver Company, Siena Porver Company 88-0420104 88-00444 I 8 20t4 Automalic Adoption of final tangible personal property regulalions Change ## 184, 186, 187 CalEnergy Operating Corporation 33-0268085 ill2n0t4 Aulomatic Adopliori of Oeneration Safe Harbor Units of Property Change # 182 and adoption offinal tangible personal property regulations Chanse## 184.186.187 CE Gen Oil Company 76-0r3s007 ill2n0l4 Automatic Adoption ofGeneralion Saft Harbor Units of Property Changc # I 82 and adoption of final tangible pcrsonal property regulations Chanee## 184.186.187 CE Leathers Company 27-1573694 6il2t2014 Automalic Adoption of Generation Safe Harbor Units of Property Change # I 82 and adoption of final tangiblc personal property regulations Change #1, 184.186. 187 14 of l9 Berkshire Hatharvay Inc. EIN:47-08f3844 Attnchment to Form 3115, Application for Change in Accounting Method Automatlc Change #* t82r IE4, 186, 1871207 Tnx Year Ending December 3lr20l4 CE Turbo LLC 47-0812t59 6n2t2014 Aulomatic Adoption of Ceneration Safc Harbor Units of hoperty Change # 182 and adoption of final tangiblc personal property regulations Chanfl,e ## t84. 186. 187 Del Ranch Company 27-a573463 610n0t4 Automatic Adoplion of Ocneralion Safe Harbor Units of Propcrty Change # I 82 and adoplion of final tangible personal property regulations Chance## 184. lE6.187 Deserl Valley Company 33-0335627 6n2t20t4 Automatic Adoption of Gencration Safe Harbor Units of Propery Change # I 82 and adoption of final tangible personal properly regulations Chance## 184.186. 187 Elmore Company 27-15736t0 6il2120t4 Aulomatic Adoption of Generalion Safe Harbor Units of Properly Change # lt2 and adoption offinal tarigible personal propcrty regulations Chanc,e,r# 184. 186. 187 Magma Porver Company 95-3694478 6lt2l20t4 Aulomatic Adoption ofCeneralion Safe Harbor Units of Proporty Change # I E2 and adoption of final tangible personal property regulations Channe#g t84.186.187 Salton Sea Brine Processing Company 27-t573928 6il2t20t4 Automatic Adoption of Generation Safc Harbor Units of Property Change # I 82 and adoption of final tangible personal property regulations Chansc ## 184. 186. 187 Sallon Sea Porver Company 33-0s6047t 6il2t20t4 Automatic Adoption of Generation Safe Harbor Units of Property Change # I 82 and adoption of final tangible personal propcrty regulations Chanse## 184.186.187 Salton Sea Porver Generation Company 27-ts73861 6n2t20t4 Automatic Adoption of Ceneration Safe Harbor Units of Property Change # 182 and adoption oflinal hngible penonal propcrty regulations Chanse## 184.186.187 Salton Sea Porver LLC 47.08r07r3 6nznat4 Autonntic Adoption of Generation Safe Harbor Units of Property Change fl lA and adoption of final tangible personal properly regulations Chanee## 184.186. l8? Vulcan Porver Company 9s-2636765 6lt2a0t4 Aulomalic Adoption of Generation Safe Harbor Units of Property Change # 182 and adoption offinal tangible personal property regulations Chanec## 184.186.187 VulcanlBN Geothermal Porver Company 27-t5?3792 6lnn0t4 Automatic Adoption of Generation Safe Harbor Units of Property Changc # I E2 and adoption of frna! tangible personal property regulations Chance## 184.186. lE7 Quad Cities Energy Company 42-t4t2950 20t4 Aulomatic Concurrant Adoption of Generation Safe Harbor Units of Propcrty Changc # I 82 and adoption of final tangible personal property regulations Chanse## 184.186. I87 CalEnergy Generation Oneralino Comoanr, 39-r988036 2014 Autonatic Concurrent Adoption of final tangiblc personal propcrty reculalions Chancc Hll 184.186. 187 l5 of 19 Bcrlshire Hathnway Inc. EIN:47-0813844 Attachment to Form 3115, Application for Change in Accounting Mcthod Automatic Change ##: 182,184, 186, 187,207 Tax Year Ending December 3lr2014 Berkshire Hatharvay Enersv Comoanv 94-22t3782 20t4 Autonratic Concunent Adoption of final tangible personal property reeulations Chanee #fl 184, I 86. I 87 HorneServices of America. lnc 4t-r94s806 20t4 Automalic Concunent Adoplion of final tangible personal property resulalions Chanse ,,,, 184. 186. 187 HMSV Financial Services. Inc 4t-2014075 20t4 Aulonralic Concunenl Adoption of final tangible personal property resulalions Chanse ## I 84. I 86. I 87 HonreServices Relocation. LLC 20-t65742',1 20t4 Automatic Concunenl Adoption of final tangible personal property rclulalions Chanse ## 184. 186. I87 HomeServices lnsurance, lnc 47-068 r 9s0 20t4 Aulomalic Concunenl Adoption of final langible personal property reeulations Chanse #r, 184. 186. 187 lorva Realty Cornpanies. lnc 42-079t64't 2014 Autonralic Concurreni Adoption of final tangible personal property resulations Chanse ## 184. 186. 187 First Realty, Ltd 42-0870557 20t4 Autonratic Concunent Adoption of final tangiblc personal prcperty regulations Chanse ,ll, 184. 186. 187 Midland Escron Services 42-1309t89 2014 Automatic Concurrent Adoption of l'inal tangible personal property resulations Chance ## 184. 186. 187 IMO Company, Inc 43-t67559?2014 Aulomatic Concunent Adoption of final langiblc personal property res,ulations Change ## 184. 186. I 87 The Refenal Company 42-1329950 2014 Aulomatic Concun'enl Adoption of final tangible personal property reeulations Clranse ,ll, 184. 186. 187 lola Realty lnsurance Aeencv. lnc 42-0897364 2014 Aulomatic Concurrelrt Adoption of final tangible personal property resulations Chanse ## 184. 186. 187 lorva Title Company 42-t249n2 20t4 Automatic Concurrent Adoption of final tangiblc personal property resulations Chance llll 184. 186. 187 Real Eslate Links, LI,C 42-t477597 20t4 Autonralic Concurrenl Adoption of ftnal tangible personal property resulations Chans,e #ll 184. 186. 187 !rFR, lnc 20-228'143t 20t4 Aulomatic Concun'ent Adoption of final tangible personal property resulations Chanee #r, 184. 186. 187 HonreServiccs of lorva^ Inc 20-2754006 20r4 Automatic Concurrenl Adoption of frnal tangible personal property res,ulations Chanse tlf, 184. 186. 187 Edina Financinl Services. lnc 4t-1824325 20t4 Automatic Concurrenl Adoption of final tangible personal property reculations Chanse ## 184. 186. 187 Edina Realty, Inc 4t-0809t24 20t4 Automalic Concunenl Adoption of final tangible personal property reculalions Chanee #fl I 84. I 86. I 87 Edina Realty Title, lnc 4l-1556741 20t4 Autontatic Concunenl Adoption of final tangible personal propcrty reeulations Chanee ## 184. 186. 187 Edina Realty Referal Netrvork, lnc 4t-20r 1900 2014 Automatic Concurenl Adoption of final tangible personal property rec,ulations Chanee ## 184. 186. 187 CBSHome RealEstate Conroanv 47-0709483 20t4 Aulomatic Conctrrrent Adoption of final tangible personal property reeulations Chanse #1, 184. 186. 187 CBSllomc Relocation Services, lnc 47-0813t22 2014 Automatic Concurrent Adoption of final tangible personal property reculations Chanee ,,fl 184. 186. 187 Nebraska Land Title & Abstract Conroanv 42- 1480639 2014 Automatic Conctrnenl Adoplion of final tangible personal property reculations Chanse ## 184. 186. 187 CBSHome RealEstate of lou,a. lnc 20-1616046 2014 Aulornalic Concurrent Adoption of final tangible personal property reculations Clranse ## 184- I86. 187 Real Estale Refcrral Netrvork. lnc 47-0742467 2014 Automatic Concunent Adoption of firral tangible personal properly resulalions Chanse ## 184. 186. 187 16 of l9 Berkshire Hathnway Inc. EIN:47-0813844 Attachment to Form 3115, Application for Change in Accounting Method Automatic Change ll#l 182,184, 186, lE7r207 Tax Yoar Ending December 3lr20l4 Reece & Nichols Realtors. lnc 48-t03t064 20t4 Automatic Concunent Adoption of final tangible personal property reculations Chanse ## 184. 186. 187 Reece & Nichols Alliance. lnc 48-t t33651 2014 Automatic Concurrenl Adoption of final tangiblc personal property reculations Chance ## 184. I85. 187 Kansas City Tille, lnc 43-t887243 2014 Automatic Concurrenl A&plion of final langible percdnal propefty resulations Chance ## 184. lE6. I 87 Mid-America Refenal Nelrvork. Inc 48-(B93844 2014 Aulomatic Concunenl Adoption of final tangible personal ptoperty reculalions Chanse #f 184. lE6. 187 Reece Commercial, Inc 48-t207012 2014 Automatic Concunenl Adoption of final tangible personal propcrty reculalions Chance ## 184. 186. lt7 HomeServices of Kentucky. lnc. 3 l-r655556 20t4 Automotic Concurrent Adoption of final tangible personal property resulalions Chance ## 184. 186. 187 Roy tl. Long Realty Company. lnc E6-0t6s003 20t4 Aulomatic Concurrenl Adoption of final tangible personal property reculations Chance ## 184. 186. lE7 Champion Realty,lnc s2-2202342 20r4 Automatic Concurrent Adoption of final tangible personal property rcr,ulalions Chanc,e #r, 184. 186. 187 Chancellor Title Services. Inc 52-t647848 2014 Aulomalic Concurrenl Adoption of final tangible penonal property reculalions Chance ## 184. 186. 187 Professional Refenal Organization. Inc s2-ts53769 2014 Automatic Concunent Adoption of final tangible personal property rcc,ulations Chancc ## 184. 186. 187 HomeServices of Nebraska. lnc 7t-0932808 20t4 Automatic Concurrent Adoption of final langible personal propcrty reculations Chanqe ## 184. 186. 187 CapitolTitle Company 47-0644826 20t4 Automatic Concurrenl Adoption of frnal tangible personal property reculations Chanse #,, 184. 186. lt7 Larabee School of Real Estate & lnsurance^ lnc 47-08t6079 2At4 Automatio Concunent Adoption of final tangible personal property regulations Change ## 184, 186, t 87 Nebraska Refenal,lnc 4',t-06445t2 20t4 Automatic Concurrent Adoption of final tangiblc penonal property rcculalionsChance## 184. 186, 187 HonreServices of California.lnc 27-00,00735 2014 Aulomatic Concurrenl Adoption of frnal langible personal property rcculationsChance## 184. 186. lt7 Pickford Real Estate, lnc 33-0960990 2014 Aulomatic Concurrcnt Adoption of final tangible personal propcrty rec,ulalions Chancc ## 184. I 86. 187 Pickford Services Companv- Inc 33-0s23297 20t4 Automalic Concunent Adoption of linal tangible personal property ref,.ulations Chanse ## I 84. I E6. I E7 Pickford Escrorv Comoany. Inc 33.0479882 20t4 Autonutic Concurent Adoption of final tangible personal property reculations Chanpe ## 184.186. 1 87 The Escrorv Finn 0l-07t0909 2014 Automatic(.'oncrnreni Adoption of final tangible personal property rcpulations Chanpe flfr 184- I 86- I 87 San Diego PCRE, Inc 33-0775008 20t4 Automatic Concurrenl Adoption of final tangible personal property rerulationsChanse## 184. 186. 18? HomeServices Financial Holdings, Inc 20-09979t9 20t4 Automatic Concurrent Adoption of final tangible personal property regulalionsChange## 184, 186, 187 Cuarantee Real Estate 77-0267s13 20t4 Automatic Concurenl Adoption of final langible personal property rcculations Chanse #il 184,1 86. 1 87 Guarantee Appraisal Comoration 't7-0299786 2014 Automatic Concunent Adoption of final tangible posonal property reeulationsChanee## 184. 186. 187 l7 of 19 Berkshire Hnthnrvay Inc. EIN:47-08I3E44 Attachment to X'orm 3l 15, Applicntion for Change in Accounting Method Automatic Chnnge lt#t 1821 184, 186, 187,207 Tax Year Endlng l)ccember 31,2014 lntero Rcal Estate Services. lnc 7s-3075968 20t4 Autonatic Concurrent Adoption of final tangiblc personal property resulalions Chanse ## 184. 186. 1 87 lntero Franchise Services. Inc 20-t035906 2014 Automalic Concurrenl Adoption of final tangible personal property regulations Chanee lll, 184.186. 187 lntero Real Estate Holdincs.lnc. 20-88 t9780 2014 Automatic Concurrenl Adoption of final tangible personal property resulationsChanse ## 184. 186. 187 lntero Refcna! Services. Inc 32-0392701 2014 Aulomatic Concunent Adoption of final tangible personal property reculationsChancc ## 184. 186. 187 JRHBW Realty.lnc d/h/e/ RealtvSouth 63-0833 t02 20t4 Automatic Concurrent Adoption of final tangible personal property reeulations Change #f 184. 186. 187 J.S. White Associates, lnc 63- r02093 l 2014 Aulomatic Concurrent Adoplion of final tangible personal property reculations Chanpe #r, 184. I 86. I 87 Roberts Brothers, lnc 63- t035638 2014 Automatic Concurrent Adoplion of final tangible personal property reculations Chanse ## 184. 186. 1 87 Esslinger-Wooten- Maxrvell,Inc 59-1220247 2014 Automatic Concunenl Adoption of final tangible personal property resulalionsChanse #f 184. 186. I87 First Reserve Insurancc. lnc 65-t040243 20t4 Automatic Concrrnrenl Adoption of final tangible personal property rogulationsChanee## 184. 186. 187 Columbia Title of Florida. lnc 59-t004 r 19 2014 Automatic Concurrent Adoption of final tangible personal property reeulations Chance ## 1 84. 186. 1 87 HomeServices of Florida. lnc 2A-0133249 20t4 Automatic Concurrent Adoption of final tangible pasonal property resulationsChange## 184. 186. 187 E-W-M Refenal Services. lnc s9-2380937 20t4 Automatic Concurrenl Adoption of final tangible personal property reculalionsChanee## 184. 186. 187 HomeServices of the Carolina. Inc 20-t000367 20t4 Automatic Concurrent Adoption of final tangible personal property reculations Chance ## 184. I86. l8? Prcfened Carolinas RealW.lnc 56-2042696 2014 Automatic Concurrent Adoption of final tangible personal property recutalionsChanee## 184. 186. 187 Refenal Company of North Carolina. Inc 56-t7t8il?20t4 Automalic Concurrent Adoption of final tangible personal property regulations Change ## 184.186. 187 Jim Huff Realty, lnc 6t-0906I48 20t4 Automatic Concunenl Adoption of finnl tangible personal property reeulations Chonee il# 184. I 86. I 87 Huff-Drees Realty, Inc 3t-t423685 2014 Automatic Concurrenl Adoption of final tangible personal prop€rty reculations Chanee ## 184. 186. 187 HuffCommercial Grouo. LLC 74-3t05r68 20t4 Automatic Concurrenl Adoption of final tangible personal property resulationsChanee## 184. 186- 187 JBRC,lnc 6t-1326644 20t4 Automatic Concurrenl Adoption of final tangible personal prop€rty rep,ulations Chanse H# 184. 186. lE7 HN RealEstate Grouo. N.C.. lnc 58-2308348 20t4 Aulomatic Concurrent Adoption of final tangiblc personal property rcculalions Chanse ## 184. 186- 187 HomeSvc of lL LLC d/tr/a Koenig & Strey OMAC RE 27-0707250 20t4 Automatic Concurrenl Adoplion of final tangible personal property regulations Change il# 184, 186, I t7 HoneServices of lllinois Holdines. LLC 4s-30308s9 2014 Automatic Concurrenl Adoption offinal tangible personal property resulationsChansefl# 184. 186. 187 I{omeServices of Oreson. LLC 4s-4447496 2014 Automatic Concurrenl Adoption of linal tangible personal property reculalions Chanse ilil 184.186. 187 I8 of 19 Berkshire Hathaway Inc. EIN:47-0813844 Attachment to Form 3115, Application for Change ln Accounting Method Automatic Chrnge fr#z 182,1E4, 185, 187,207 Tax Year Endlng December 31,2014 HomeServices of Washinclon. LLC 4s-4824233 20t4 Automatic Concurrent Adoption of final tangible personal property resulations Chance ## I 84- I t6- I 87 PCRE, L.L.C.22-3552432 20t4 Automatic Concurrenl Adopion of final langible pcnonalproperty rec.ulalions Chance ## lE4. 186. 187 CalEnergy lnternational Services, lnc, 47-0782328 20t4 Automatic Concunent Adopion of final tangiblc personal property regulations Change ## lE4, lt6, lE7 MHC,lnc 42-t45t822 20t4 Automalic Cnncrrrrenl Adoption of final tangiblo perconal property rarulationsChance## 184. 186. 187 Midrvest Capitol Group. lnc. 42-t3050t r 20t4 Automatic Corrcurrcnl Adoption of final tangible personal property requlationsChance## 184. 186. 187 Dakota Dunes Developrnent Comnanv 42-t329691 2014 Automatic Concurrent Adoption of final langible personal propcrty rcgulationsChange #fl lt4,186, lt7 fivo Riverq lnc 42-148295t 20t4 Automalic Concunenl Adoption of final tangible perconal property rcculationsChance il# 184.186. 187 l9 of l9