Instructions for IRS Form 5471 Information Return of U.S. Persons With Respect to Certain Foreign Corporations

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Instructions for IRS Form 5471 Information Return of U.S. Persons With Respect to Certain Foreign Corporations

This document contains official instructions for IRS Form 5471 , Information Return of U.S. Persons With Respect to Certain Foreign Corporations - a tax form released and collected by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), a subdivision of the U.S. Department of the Treasury. An up-to-date fillable IRS Form 5471 Schedule O is available for download through this link.

FAQ

Q: What is IRS Form 5471?
A: IRS Form 5471 is an information return that must be filed by U.S. persons who are shareholders in certain foreign corporations.

Q: Who needs to file IRS Form 5471?
A: U.S. persons who are shareholders in certain foreign corporations need to file IRS Form 5471.

Q: What information is required on IRS Form 5471?
A: IRS Form 5471 requires information about the foreign corporation, its shareholders, and its financial activities.

Q: When is IRS Form 5471 due?
A: IRS Form 5471 is due on the same date as the taxpayer's income tax return, including any extensions.

Q: What happens if you don't file IRS Form 5471?
A: Failure to file IRS Form 5471 can result in penalties and other enforcement actions by the IRS.

Q: Is there a filing fee for IRS Form 5471?
A: There is currently no filing fee for IRS Form 5471.

Q: Are there any exceptions to filing IRS Form 5471?
A: There are certain exceptions to filing IRS Form 5471, such as when the foreign corporation is not a controlled foreign corporation or when certain ownership thresholds are not met.

Q: Can I e-file IRS Form 5471?
A: Currently, IRS Form 5471 cannot be e-filed and must be filed on paper.

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