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Form 5471 is an information return required by U.S. persons with respect to certain foreign corporations, detailing ownership, financial activities, and compliance with U.S. tax regulations for the specified tax year. It includes sections for reporting stock ownership, income statements, balance sheets, and other relevant financial information related to foreign corporations.

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What triggers a federal tax audit?

Finding unreported Income First, the IRS is motivated to audit returns for the purpose of finding unreported income. To do this, they conduct both random and strategic audits. The IRS examines a taxpayers lifestyle to determine if income has been reported properly.

What triggers a 5471 filing?

One example that would trigger an obligation to file a Form 5471 is if a corporation has had more than a 10 percent change in ownership. However, there are categories which apply to officers of a corporation as well so you may want to look further to determine whether your particular circumstances require you to file.

What is the penalty for filing form 5471?

A $10,000 penalty is imposed for each annual accounting period of each foreign corporation for failure to furnish the required information within the time prescribed.

How to avoid form 5471?

Lets take a look at a few common ways a taxpayer may be able to minimize Form 5471 Filing: Dormant Corporation. When a foreign corporation is dormant, then there are much more limited requirements for filing and reporting. Multiple Filers, Same Information. Certain Constructive Owners.

Who is required to file a form 5471?

U.S. citizens and residents who are officers, directors or shareholders in certain foreign corporations must file Form 5471 as part of their expat tax return. This form is officially called the Information Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Corporations.

Who must file IRS form 5471?

Certain U.S. citizens and U.S. residents who are officers, directors, or shareholders in certain foreign corporations (including specified foreign corporations (SFC) in IRC 965) are responsible for filing Form 5471, Information Return of U.S. Persons With Respect to Certain Foreign Corporations.

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