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Glossary term
Reportable Transaction
For Form 5472 purposes, a related-party transaction that must be reported under the governing rules.
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Jurisdictions
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Definition
In the foreign-owned entity reporting context, a reportable transaction includes more than obvious sales or fee income. Capital contributions, loans, reimbursements, and other movements between the entity and related parties can matter and can trigger a Form 5472 filing obligation.
Examples
- A foreign owner funding a U.S. disregarded entity's bank account can create a reportable transaction.
- A related-party loan can be reportable even when the business had little or no operating revenue.
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Translations
EStransacción reportable
ZH应报告交易
Citations
26 U.S.C. · 6038A
Primary sources
- Instructions for Form 5472 (12/2024)Verified 2026-05-01
Important disclaimer
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