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Notes on Form 5472 and US tax compliance.
Deadlines, penalties, and practical answers for foreign owners of US LLCs — written by the team that files these forms every day.
LLC ownership
Do you need an EIN before filing Form 5472?
Yes — and getting one as a foreign owner without an SSN or ITIN involves a different process than most guides assume. Here's what actually happens at the IRS.
Deadlines & penalties
Form 5472 filing deadlines: what foreign-owned LLCs need to know
The Form 5472 deadline isn't a date you'll find printed on the form itself — it follows the corporate return calendar. Here's how to work out yours, and how to extend it if you need more time.
Compliance
5 common Form 5472 mistakes that trigger IRS penalties
Late filings, missing Form 1120 cover pages, and misreported related-party transactions are the fastest way to turn a routine filing into a $25,000 penalty notice. Here's what to watch for.
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