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This form is used by private foundations, foundation managers, and self-dealers to figure and pay initial taxes associated with self-dealing, failure to distribute income, excess business holdings,
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How to fill out Form 4720

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Obtain Form 4720 from the IRS website or your tax professional.
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Fill in your name, address, and taxpayer identification number at the top of the form.
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Identify the type of organization you're filing for (e.g., private foundation, charitable trust).
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Complete Part I if you are reporting certain excise taxes on excess benefit transactions.
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Complete Part II if you are reporting violations of self-dealing rules.
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Complete Part III if there are issues related to excess business holdings.
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Review the completed form for accuracy and ensure all required information is included.
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Sign and date the form.
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Submit the form to the appropriate IRS address as noted in the instructions.

Who needs Form 4720?

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Form 4720 is required for certain tax-exempt organizations and their managers.
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Organizations that have engaged in excess benefit transactions, self-dealing, or have violated private foundation rules need this form.
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Certain individuals associated with tax-exempt organizations may need to file if they are responsible for these excise taxes.
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How many amended returns can be filed electronically? (updated January 2, 2024) You can electronically file up to three amended returns per tax year. If you file a third amended return that is accepted, all subsequent attempts will be rejected.
Electronic filing. All persons required to file can file Form 4720 electronically.
What is Form 4720? Form 4720 is used to report certain excise taxes under Chapter 42 of the Internal Revenue Code. This form is important for organizations like private foundations and charities to disclose any taxes owed on excess benefits or other tax-related issues.
Electronic filing. All persons required to file can file Form 4720 electronically.
1. Can I file Form W-7 online? No, ITIN applications must be mailed or submitted in person.
Forms 4720 filed by private foundations are publicly disclosable. Don't enter Social Security Numbers on these publicly disclosable returns.
Form 8283, Noncash Charitable Contributions. Form 8873, Extraterritorial Income Exclusion. Form 14039, Identity Theft Affidavit. Form W-7, Application for IRS Individual Taxpayer Identification Number.
Excise taxes are taxes imposed on certain goods, services, and activities. Taxpayers include importers, manufacturers, retailers, and consumers, and vary depending on the specific tax. Excise taxes may be imposed at the time of: Entry into the United States, or sale or use after importation.

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Form 4720 is a tax form used by certain tax-exempt organizations to report and pay excise taxes on excess benefit transactions, self-dealing, and other specified actions prohibited under the Internal Revenue Code.
Form 4720 must be filed by tax-exempt organizations, including private foundations and certain charities, that engage in prohibited transactions involving insiders, such as directors, officers, or major donors.
To fill out Form 4720, organizations must gather necessary financial information, report details of any prohibited transactions, calculate any applicable excise taxes, and provide proper identification information for the organization and the individuals involved.
The purpose of Form 4720 is to ensure tax-exempt organizations comply with the IRS rules regarding prohibited transactions and pay any related excise taxes to avoid penalties.
Form 4720 requires reporting information about the organization, details of each excess benefit transaction or self-dealing, the names of the individuals involved, description of the transactions, and the calculated excise tax amount.
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