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This form is used by U.S. persons to report information about foreign corporations they are related to, including details about stock ownership, income statements, balance sheets, and shareholders. It is a requirement for specific categories of filers who exceed certain ownership or income thresholds in foreign entities.
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Obtain Form 5471 from the IRS website.
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Identify the relevant category of filer for your situation.
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Fill in the basic information about the foreign corporation, including its name and address.
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Provide financial information for the foreign corporation, such as balance sheets and income statements.
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Disclose ownership information, detailing your shares and those of others.
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Complete any additional schedules specific to your filing category.
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Review the form for accuracy and completeness.
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Sign and date the form.
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File Form 5471 with your tax return.
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Keep a copy of the form and documentation for your records.

Who needs 5471?

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U.S. citizens and residents who are officers, directors, or shareholders in certain foreign corporations.
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U.S. shareholders of controlled foreign corporations (CFCs).
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Any individual or entity with an ownership interest in a foreign corporation under specific circumstances.
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Form 5471 is an information return that U.S. citizens and residents must file to report their interest in certain foreign corporations.
U.S. citizens, resident aliens, and domestic corporations that are officers, directors, or shareholders in certain foreign corporations are required to file Form 5471.
Form 5471 is filled out by providing detailed information about the foreign corporation, including its income, assets, shareholders, and transactions with U.S. persons, among others.
The purpose of Form 5471 is to help the IRS track U.S. taxpayers with interests in foreign corporations and to ensure that they report and pay any required taxes.
Form 5471 requires reporting of information such as financial statements, shareholder details, foreign income, taxes paid, and changes in ownership.
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