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Form 5471 – The $10,000 Mistake

Form 5471 – The $10,000 Mistake

December 5, 2014 Admin

On December 2, 2014, Ms. MacKenzie presented to the CalCPA International Tax Discussion group in San Diego. The presentation is about preparation of IRS Form 5471, Information Return of U.S. Persons With Respect to Certain Foreign Corporations, and some of the issues to be considered.

Objectives of the presentation include:

  • Gain an understanding of the tax terms for outbound tax issues
  • Discover when Form 5471 may be required to be filed
  • Explore the information to be reported on Form 5471
  • Understand the penalties for failure to file Form 5471

View the presentation.

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