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Form 5472 & Foreign-Owned LLCs

What Counts as a U.S. LLC? IRS Rules for Foreign Owners (Form 5472)0:57
Form 5472 & Foreign-Owned LLCs

What Counts as a U.S. LLC? IRS Rules for Foreign Owners (Form 5472)

0:57 video guide
Stripe Atlas, Doola, Firstbase: Does Your LLC Count as U.S.? (Form 5472 Guide)1:17
Form 5472 & Foreign-Owned LLCs

Stripe Atlas, Doola, Firstbase: Does Your LLC Count as U.S.? (Form 5472 Guide)

1:17 video guide
U.S. Bank Account Does Not Make a U.S. LLC: Foreign Company IRS Filing Rules0:37
Form 5472 & Foreign-Owned LLCs

U.S. Bank Account Does Not Make a U.S. LLC: Foreign Company IRS Filing Rules

0:37 video guide
What Is a Reporting Corporation? IRS Form 5472 Key Concept Explained1:41
Form 5472 & Foreign-Owned LLCs

What Is a Reporting Corporation? IRS Form 5472 Key Concept Explained

1:41 video guide
Disregarded Entity Explained: How Single-Member LLCs Are Taxed by the IRS1:07
Form 5472 & Foreign-Owned LLCs

Disregarded Entity Explained: How Single-Member LLCs Are Taxed by the IRS

1:07 video guide
When Must Your LLC File Form 5472? Avoid the $25,000 IRS Penalty1:49
Form 5472 & Foreign-Owned LLCs

When Must Your LLC File Form 5472? Avoid the $25,000 IRS Penalty

1:49 video guide
Did Your LLC Elect Corporate Status? Form 8832 and S-Corp Check1:11
Form 5472 & Foreign-Owned LLCs

Did Your LLC Elect Corporate Status? Form 8832 and S-Corp Check

1:11 video guide
Can a Foreign-Owned LLC Be an S-Corp? Why the IRS Says No1:31
Form 5472 & Foreign-Owned LLCs

Can a Foreign-Owned LLC Be an S-Corp? Why the IRS Says No

1:31 video guide
Do You Need to Complete All Sections of Form 5472? Common Misconceptions1:16
Form 5472 & Foreign-Owned LLCs

Do You Need to Complete All Sections of Form 5472? Common Misconceptions

1:16 video guide
3 Common Misunderstandings: Filing Form 1120 Does Not Mean Corporate Taxation1:29
Form 5472 & Foreign-Owned LLCs

3 Common Misunderstandings: Filing Form 1120 Does Not Mean Corporate Taxation

1:29 video guide
Foreign-Owned LLC with No U.S. Income? You Still Must File Form 54721:21
Form 5472 & Foreign-Owned LLCs

Foreign-Owned LLC with No U.S. Income? You Still Must File Form 5472

1:21 video guide
Why the IRS Requires Form 5472 for Foreign-Owned LLCs: Pro Forma 1120 Explained1:04
Form 5472 & Foreign-Owned LLCs

Why the IRS Requires Form 5472 for Foreign-Owned LLCs: Pro Forma 1120 Explained

1:04 video guide

Form 5472 Explained — What It Is, Who Must File, and How It Works

Article
12 min read
Form 5472 & Foreign-Owned LLCsArticle

Form 5472 Explained: What It Is, Who Must File, and How It Works (2025-2026)

12 min read

Form 5472 Reportable Transactions — What Counts and How to Report Them

Q&A Guide
8 min read
Form 5472 & Foreign-Owned LLCsQ&A

Form 5472 Reportable Transactions: What Counts and How to Report (2025-2026)

8 min read

Form 5472 Penalties, Deadlines, and Extensions — What You Need to Know

Q&A Guide
6 min read
Form 5472 & Foreign-Owned LLCsQ&A

Form 5472 Penalties ($25,000), Deadlines, and Extension Rules (2025-2026)

6 min read

How to File Form 5472 — Step-by-Step for Foreign-Owned LLCs

Q&A Guide
10 min read
Form 5472 & Foreign-Owned LLCsQ&A

How to File Form 5472: Step-by-Step Guide for Foreign-Owned LLCs (2025-2026)

10 min read

Form 5472 Common Mistakes — Avoid These Costly Filing Errors

Q&A Guide
7 min read
Form 5472 & Foreign-Owned LLCsQ&A

Form 5472 Common Mistakes: Avoid These Costly IRS Filing Errors

7 min read

Form 5472 Address Rules — Registered Agent vs C/O vs Foreign Address

Q&A Guide
9 min read
Form 5472 & Foreign-Owned LLCsQ&A

Form 5472 Address: Registered Agent vs C/O Address Rules for Foreign-Owned LLCs

9 min read

Zero-Income Foreign LLC — Do You Still Need to File Form 5472?

Q&A Guide
5 min read
Form 5472 & Foreign-Owned LLCsQ&A

Foreign-Owned LLC Zero Income: Must You Still File Form 5472

5 min read
Are You a Non-U.S. Person? IRS Definition for Form 5472 Eligibility2:10
Form 5472 & Foreign-Owned LLCs

Are You a Non-U.S. Person? IRS Definition for Form 5472 Eligibility

2:10 video guide
Does Where You Live Determine Your U.S. Tax Status? Form 5472 Filing Rules2:15
Form 5472 & Foreign-Owned LLCs

Does Where You Live Determine Your U.S. Tax Status? Form 5472 Filing Rules

2:15 video guide
Dual Citizenship and U.S. LLC Tax Filing: Are You a U.S. Person? (Form 5472)2:20
Form 5472 & Foreign-Owned LLCs

Dual Citizenship and U.S. LLC Tax Filing: Are You a U.S. Person? (Form 5472)

2:20 video guide

Form 1120 Corporate Tax Return

Form 1120 for Foreign-Owned LLCs: What You Need to Know (2025 Tax Year)1:14
Form 1120 Corporate Tax Return

Form 1120 for Foreign-Owned LLCs: What You Need to Know (2025 Tax Year)

1:14 video guide

Form 1120 Explained — What It Is, Who Files, and How It Works

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8 min read
Form 1120 Corporate Tax ReturnArticle

Form 1120 Explained: What It Is, Who Files It, and How It Works (2025-2026)

8 min read

Form 1120 Filing Deadlines, Extensions, and Payment Rules

Article
5 min read
Form 1120 Corporate Tax ReturnArticle

Form 1120 Filing Deadlines and Extension Rules for C Corporations (2025-2026)

5 min read

LLC Elected as C-Corp — Filing Requirements and Special Rules

Q&A Guide
6 min read
Form 1120 Corporate Tax ReturnQ&A

LLC Elected as C-Corp: Form 1120 Filing Requirements and Special Rules

6 min read

Form 1120 Schedules Explained — Schedule J, L, M-1, and M-2

Q&A Guide
7 min read
Form 1120 Corporate Tax ReturnQ&A

Form 1120 Schedules Explained: Schedule J, L, M-1, and M-2

7 min read

Net Operating Losses for C Corporations — Carryforward and 80% Rule

Q&A Guide
4 min read
Form 1120 Corporate Tax ReturnQ&A

Net Operating Losses for C Corporations: Carryforward Rules and 80% Limitation

4 min read
What Is the Name Field on Form 1120? How to Enter Your LLC Name Correctly1:28
Form 1120 Corporate Tax Return

What Is the Name Field on Form 1120? How to Enter Your LLC Name Correctly

1:28 video guide
How to Enter Your LLC Name on IRS Forms: Exact Match Rules (Form 1120 and 5472)2:25
Form 1120 Corporate Tax Return

How to Enter Your LLC Name on IRS Forms: Exact Match Rules (Form 1120 and 5472)

2:25 video guide
Does Capitalization Matter on IRS Forms? ALL CAPS vs Lowercase (Form 1120 and 5472)2:31
Form 1120 Corporate Tax Return

Does Capitalization Matter on IRS Forms? ALL CAPS vs Lowercase (Form 1120 and 5472)

2:31 video guide
Spacing and Punctuation on IRS Forms: Do Periods Commas and Spaces Matter? (Form 1120 and 5472)3:16
Form 1120 Corporate Tax Return

Spacing and Punctuation on IRS Forms: Do Periods Commas and Spaces Matter? (Form 1120 and 5472)

3:16 video guide
How to Enter Your LLC Name on Form 1120 Step-by-Step Demo1:50
Form 1120 Corporate Tax Return

How to Enter Your LLC Name on Form 1120 Step-by-Step Demo

1:50 video guide
What Is the EIN Field on Form 1120? Employer Identification Number Explained1:33
Form 1120 Corporate Tax Return

What Is the EIN Field on Form 1120? Employer Identification Number Explained

1:33 video guide
Where to Find Your LLC EIN: CP 575 Confirmation Letter Explained1:42
Form 1120 Corporate Tax Return

Where to Find Your LLC EIN: CP 575 Confirmation Letter Explained

1:42 video guide
Can the IRS Reissue a CP 575 Letter? What to Do If You Lost It1:23
Form 1120 Corporate Tax Return

Can the IRS Reissue a CP 575 Letter? What to Do If You Lost It

1:23 video guide
How to Request a 147C Letter from the IRS: EIN Verification by Phone3:11
Form 1120 Corporate Tax Return

How to Request a 147C Letter from the IRS: EIN Verification by Phone

3:11 video guide
Where to Find Your LLC EIN: CP 575 147C Letter and SS-4 Explained2:53
Form 1120 Corporate Tax Return

Where to Find Your LLC EIN: CP 575 147C Letter and SS-4 Explained

2:53 video guide
How to Enter Your EIN on Form 1120 Step-by-Step Demo1:09
Form 1120 Corporate Tax Return

How to Enter Your EIN on Form 1120 Step-by-Step Demo

1:09 video guide
Which U.S. State Was Your LLC Formed In? Form 1120 Filing Requirements1:49
Form 1120 Corporate Tax Return

Which U.S. State Was Your LLC Formed In? Form 1120 Filing Requirements

1:49 video guide
What Address Goes on Form 1120? Principal Office vs Mailing Address Explained4:33
Form 1120 Corporate Tax Return

What Address Goes on Form 1120? Principal Office vs Mailing Address Explained

4:33 video guide

Form 8832 Entity Classification

Business Entity Types

Filing Status Guide

Form 1040 Filing Status: Qualifying Surviving Spouse Explained5:21
Filing Status Guide

Form 1040 Filing Status: Qualifying Surviving Spouse Explained

5:21 video guide
Qualifying Surviving Spouse Eligibility: Did Not Remarry Requirement (Part 1)6:05
Filing Status Guide

Qualifying Surviving Spouse Eligibility: Did Not Remarry Requirement (Part 1)

6:05 video guide
Qualifying Surviving Spouse: Entitled to File Requirement (Part 2)5:33
Filing Status Guide

Qualifying Surviving Spouse: Entitled to File Requirement (Part 2)

5:33 video guide
Qualifying Surviving Spouse: Paid More Than 50% Cost of Home (Part 3)12:42
Filing Status Guide

Qualifying Surviving Spouse: Paid More Than 50% Cost of Home (Part 3)

12:42 video guide
Qualifying Surviving Spouse: Cost of Home Calculation Example (Part 4)3:58
Filing Status Guide

Qualifying Surviving Spouse: Cost of Home Calculation Example (Part 4)

3:58 video guide
Qualifying Surviving Spouse: Child's Survivor Benefits Rules (Part 5)6:13
Filing Status Guide

Qualifying Surviving Spouse: Child's Survivor Benefits Rules (Part 5)

6:13 video guide
Qualifying Surviving Spouse: Rent from Family Members Rules (Part 6)13:17
Filing Status Guide

Qualifying Surviving Spouse: Rent from Family Members Rules (Part 6)

13:17 video guide
Head of Household Filing Status: Decision Tree Guide (Part 1)8:40
Filing Status Guide

Head of Household Filing Status: Decision Tree Guide (Part 1)

8:40 video guide
Head of Household for Non-Resident Aliens: Fast Decision Guide (Part 2)5:31
Filing Status Guide

Head of Household for Non-Resident Aliens: Fast Decision Guide (Part 2)

5:31 video guide
Head of Household: Qualifying Person Time Requirements Explained4:28
Filing Status Guide

Head of Household: Qualifying Person Time Requirements Explained

4:28 video guide
Head of Household: Qualifying Person Rules for Kids and Parents6:12
Filing Status Guide

Head of Household: Qualifying Person Rules for Kids and Parents

6:12 video guide
Head of Household Qualifying Person: Advanced Rules for Kids and Parents4:33
Filing Status Guide

Head of Household Qualifying Person: Advanced Rules for Kids and Parents

4:33 video guide
Head of Household Qualifying Person: Special Cases for Kids and Parents3:55
Filing Status Guide

Head of Household Qualifying Person: Special Cases for Kids and Parents

3:55 video guide
Married Filing Separately: MFS Tax Calculation with Medical Bills and AGI Changes9:51
Filing Status Guide

Married Filing Separately: MFS Tax Calculation with Medical Bills and AGI Changes

9:51 video guide
Married Filing Separately: Pros and Cons of MFS Filing Status5:58
Filing Status Guide

Married Filing Separately: Pros and Cons of MFS Filing Status

5:58 video guide
Married Filing Separately: When and Why to Choose MFS5:41
Filing Status Guide

Married Filing Separately: When and Why to Choose MFS

5:41 video guide
Married Filing Separately (MFS): Introduction and Overview5:15
Filing Status Guide

Married Filing Separately (MFS): Introduction and Overview

5:15 video guide
Same-Sex Spouse Filing Status: IRS Rules for Married Couples4:23
Filing Status Guide

Same-Sex Spouse Filing Status: IRS Rules for Married Couples

4:23 video guide
Married Filing Jointly with Non-Resident Alien Spouse: MFJ Qualification Rules4:08
Filing Status Guide

Married Filing Jointly with Non-Resident Alien Spouse: MFJ Qualification Rules

4:08 video guide
Filing Status When Spouse Passes Away: IRS Rules for Year of Death4:18
Filing Status Guide

Filing Status When Spouse Passes Away: IRS Rules for Year of Death

4:18 video guide
Married Filing Jointly: Both Spouses Must Agree (Even with No Income)3:40
Filing Status Guide

Married Filing Jointly: Both Spouses Must Agree (Even with No Income)

3:40 video guide
Filing Status Comparison: Single vs Married Filing Jointly vs Separately5:43
Filing Status Guide

Filing Status Comparison: Single vs Married Filing Jointly vs Separately

5:43 video guide
Form 1040 Basics: Filing Status, Personal Info, and Tax Preparer Section4:32
Filing Status Guide

Form 1040 Basics: Filing Status, Personal Info, and Tax Preparer Section

4:32 video guide

Form 8857 Innocent Spouse Relief

Form 8379 Injured Spouse

Foreign Income Reporting

Form 8865 Foreign Partnerships

Tax Return Due Dates

Reporting Changes

Tax Credits (FTC, GBC)

Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT)

Deductions & Section 179

QBI & Pass-Through Entities

Installment Sales (Form 6252)

CP2000 Notices

Tax Basics & Filing Requirements

Form SS-4 & EIN Application

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