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Form 4720 is used to figure and pay the initial taxes on private foundations and other organizations under specific sections related to self-dealing, lobbying expenditures, and political expenditures.
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How to fill out Form 4720

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Obtain Form 4720 from the IRS website or tax software.
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Fill in your identifying information at the top of the form.
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Determine if you are liable for any of the taxes listed on the form, such as excise taxes for excess benefit transactions or prohibited transactions.
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Complete the relevant sections based on the taxes you owe, providing detailed information as required.
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Calculate the total amount of tax owed and enter it in the appropriate field.
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Review your completed form for accuracy and completeness.
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Sign and date the form.
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Submit the form along with any required payment to the IRS by the deadline.

Who needs Form 4720?

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Trustees and managers of private foundations.
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Individuals who have engaged in certain transactions that are prohibited under IRS rules.
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Organizations that have incurred excise taxes related to excess benefits or conflicts of interest.
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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 individuals and organizations to report an initial or continuing compliance with excise tax on excess benefit transactions, self-dealing, and other prohibited activities concerning charitable organizations.
Individuals, including officers, directors, or trustees of a tax-exempt organization, who engage in prohibited transactions or excess benefit transactions related to the organization are required to file Form 4720.
To fill out Form 4720, individuals must provide details about the transactions that triggered the need to file. This includes describing the transaction, reporting the amount involved, and explaining how it constitutes a prohibited transaction or excess benefit.
The purpose of Form 4720 is to ensure compliance with IRS regulations regarding tax-exempt organizations, specifically to report transactions that could lead to excise taxes for excess benefits, self-dealing, or other violations.
Information required on Form 4720 includes the names of the parties involved in the transaction, a description of the transaction, amounts involved, the relationship between the parties, and any applicable tax calculation related to the violation.
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