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Instructions for IRS Form 8886 Reportable Transaction Disclosure Statement
This document contains official instructions for IRS Form 8886 , Reportable Transaction Disclosure Statement - 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 8886 is available for download through this link.
FAQ
Q: What is Form 8886?A: Form 8886 is the Reportable Transaction Disclosure Statement.
Q: Who needs to file Form 8886?A: Taxpayers who have participated in certain reportable transactions need to file Form 8886.
Q: What are reportable transactions?A: Reportable transactions are certain types of transactions that the IRS has identified as potentially abusive or tax avoidance strategies.
Q: What information is reported on Form 8886?A: Form 8886 requires taxpayers to provide a detailed description of the reportable transaction and any related tax benefits claimed.
Q: When should Form 8886 be filed?A: Form 8886 should be filed with the taxpayer's annual federal tax return for the year in which the reportable transaction took place.
Q: Are there penalties for not filing Form 8886?A: Yes, there are penalties for not filing Form 8886 when required. The penalties can be substantial.
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