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IRS Form 4720
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IRS Form 4720 Return of Certain Excise Taxes Under Chapters 41 and 42 of the Internal Revenue Code
What Is IRS Form 4720?
This is a tax form that was released by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - a subdivision of the U.S. Department of the Treasury. Check the official IRS-issued instructions before completing and submitting the form.
FAQ
Q: What is IRS Form 4720?A: IRS Form 4720 is used to report and pay certain excise taxes under Chapters 41 and 42 of the Internal Revenue Code.
Q: Which taxes are reported on IRS Form 4720?A: IRS Form 4720 is used to report excise taxes related to private foundations and certain financial transactions.
Q: Who needs to file IRS Form 4720?A: Private foundations and taxpayers engaged in certain financial transactions may be required to file IRS Form 4720.
Q: How is IRS Form 4720 filed?A: IRS Form 4720 can be filed by mail or electronically using the e-file system.
Q: What information is required on IRS Form 4720?A: IRS Form 4720 requires information about the taxpayer, the type of excise tax being reported, and the amount of tax owed.
Q: When is the deadline to file IRS Form 4720?A: The deadline to file IRS Form 4720 is generally the 15th day of the 5th month after the end of the taxpayer's tax year.
Q: Are there any penalties for not filing IRS Form 4720?A: Yes, there can be penalties for not filing IRS Form 4720 or for filing an incomplete or inaccurate form.
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