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Instruction 3520 (Rev 2002 ) Annual Return to Report Transactions with Foreign Trusts and Receipt of

Instruction 3520 (Rev 2002 ) Annual Return to Report Transactions with Foreign Trusts and Receipt of-2026

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The document provides detailed instructions for U.S. persons on how to file Form 3520, which is required to report transactions with foreign trusts and the receipt of certain foreign gifts. It outlines who must file, exceptions to filing, penalties for noncompliance, and specific reporting requirements for various types of transactions involving foreign trusts. The document also includes definitions of key terms, guidelines for joint returns, and instructions on when and where to file the form.

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Click ‘Get Form’ to open the Instruction 3520 in the editor.
Begin by filling out the identifying information on page 1, including your name, address, and taxpayer identification number.
Complete Part I if you are reporting transfers made to a foreign trust during the current tax year. Provide details about each transfer, including the type of property transferred.
If you are treated as the owner of any part of a foreign trust, complete Part II. This includes entering information about the trust's assets and any distributions received.
For distributions from a foreign trust, fill out Part III. Report any cash or property received during the tax year.
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What happens if you dont file form 3520?

A penalty applies if Form 3520 is not timely filed or if the information is incomplete or incorrect (see below for an exception if there is reasonable cause). Generally, the initial penalty is equal to the greater of $10,000 or the following (as applicable).

What records do I need for form 3520?

Before you begin, ensure you have all the necessary documents: Foreign Trust Documents: Collect copies of the trust agreement, any amendments, and correspondence related to the trust. Gift or Bequest Records: Obtain documentation of any foreign gifts or bequests received, including the source and amount.

What are the common mistakes when filing form 3520?

The Top Form 3520 Mistakes to Avoid Not reporting foreign gifts. Not reporting foreign bequest from foreign estate or decedent. Penalties for Not Timely Filing. Filing Form 352 0 late.

Who is required to file a form 3520?

A U.S. person must file Form 3520 if that person receives as a gift during the tax year either of the following: More than $100,000 from a nonresident alien individual or a foreign estate. More than a threshold amount from a foreign corporation or foreign partnership ($17,339 for gifts made in tax year 2022)

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