Form 5472 2012-2025

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Form 5472 is an information return required by the IRS for U.S. corporations that are 25% foreign-owned or foreign corporations engaged in a U.S. trade or business. It collects details about the reporting corporation, its foreign shareholders, related parties, and monetary transactions between them. The form aims to ensure compliance with tax regulations under Sections 6038A and 6038C of the Internal Revenue Code.

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Begin with Part I, entering the name of the reporting corporation and its employer identification number. Fill in total assets and principal business activity, ensuring all amounts are in U.S. dollars.
Continue by completing sections regarding gross payments made or received, and check if this is a consolidated filing. Provide details about the country of incorporation and where business is conducted.
Move to Part II to list information about the 25% foreign shareholder, including their name, address, and identifying numbers.
In Part III, indicate whether the related party is a foreign or U.S. person and provide their details as required.
Complete Part IV by detailing monetary transactions between your corporation and any foreign related parties.
Finally, review all sections for accuracy before printing, downloading, or sharing your completed form.

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What is reasonable cause for Form 5472?

Penalties may be waived if reasonable cause can be shown. Reasonable cause Where taxpayer can demonstrate that failures to file are due to reasonable cause and not due to willful neglect. presence in the US, no knowledge of the filing requirements, and compliant with requests related to the Form 5472.

What is the purpose of form 5472?

Corporations file Form 5472 to provide information required under sections 6038A and 6038C when reportable transactions occur with a foreign or domestic related party.

What type of transactions are typically reported on form 5472?

Under IRS Form 5472, a reportable transaction includes any monetary and non-monetary exchanges between the reporting corporation and related parties. These cover a wide range of transactions, such as: Inventory and tangible property sales and purchases.

When must form 5472 be filed?

Due Date: Form 5472 is due every year on April 15 for single member US LLCs with an owner who uses a calendar year or if the owner does not have a US tax filing requirement. A six-month extension can be requested by filing Form 7004 before the deadline.