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Guides 73–96 of 191, newest first. Practical explainers for foreign-owned US LLCs covering Form 5472, pro forma Form 1120, deadlines, and penalties.
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Form 5472 When Your LLC Pays Your Personal Expenses
An LLC payment of a foreign owner's personal bills may need Form 5472 review. Learn how to separate expense deductions, owner benefits, and repayments.
Form 5472 and a Nonresident Spouse's Joint-Return Election
A valid section 6013(g) or (h) election changes the Form 5472 foreign-person analysis. Learn what an LLC owner should verify before changing filings.
Form 5472 for an Outstanding Owner Loan With No New Transfers
An owner loan carried from last year can still matter for Form 5472 even when no new cash moved. See which balances and records to review.
When a Form 5472 Owner Becomes a U.S. Tax Resident
A transition-year checklist for foreign-owned U.S. LLC owners who meet a U.S. tax-residency test, without assuming Form 5472 stops on arrival.
Can You Electronically Sign Form 5472 and Pro Forma 1120?
Separate e-signing from e-filing, find the actual signature block, and use a conservative signing workflow for a foreign-owned LLC's filing package.
IRSN vs ITIN: What a Temporary IRS Number Means
An IRSN is not an ITIN. Learn why the IRS may process a return under a temporary number after a W-7 rejection and what to disclose when reapplying.
ITIN Name Changes: Marriage, Passport Updates, and Renewal
Separate an ITIN name correction from renewal after marriage or a passport update. Check legal-name evidence, prior ITIN details, and Form W-7 consistency.
ITIN for a Nonresident Spouse Filing a Joint Return: Form W-7 Package
Learn what belongs in a nonresident spouse's ITIN package when a joint federal return and Form W-7 are appropriate, and where personal tax advice is needed.
Can You Apply for an ITIN Without a Valid Passport?
A valid passport is not the only ITIN document route. Compare alternative identity documents, expired-passport limits, certified copies, and CAA assistance.
No ITIN Yet? File an Extension and Pay Tax Anyway
You can request a federal tax extension and make estimated payments without an ITIN. Learn which forms to use and why Form W-7 stays separate.
U.S. LLC Paying Foreign Contractors: Tax Forms and Form 5472
A payer-side guide to W-8 and W-9 documentation, work-location sourcing, Form 1099, Form 1042-S, and related-party Form 5472 checks.
Form 5472 FTIN, Reference ID, and Foreign Address
Use the foreign owner’s FTIN if available, create a consistent reference ID when required, and enter the complete foreign address.
Form 5472 Recordkeeping Checklist
Keep records that trace every Form 5472 related-party total to a source document. Download a clearly hypothetical owner-transfer ledger example.
How to Fill Out Form W-7 as a Nonresident LLC Owner
Fill out Form W-7 correctly as a nonresident LLC owner: choose the right reason, match your documents, and submit a complete ITIN package.
ITIN Application Rejected? Fix CP567 or CP566
CP566 asks for more information; CP567 rejects an ITIN application. Diagnose the notice, repair the package, and respond or reapply correctly.
How to Refund 30% Withholding on Form 1042-S
A 30% Form 1042-S withholding entry is refundable only when it exceeds the correct US tax. Learn the Form 1040-NR and ITIN claim process.
ITIN Expired? How to Renew It
An ITIN expires after three tax years of non-use. Check your last-use year, learn when renewal is needed, and submit the right W-7 package.
When Does a Nonresident Actually Need an ITIN?
Many nonresidents do not need an ITIN. Use this decision guide to separate real US tax needs from LLC, EIN, banking and Form 5472 myths.
EIN Application Checklist for a Foreign-Owned US LLC
Use this EIN checklist after forming a US LLC: legal name, responsible party, Form SS-4 answers, international submission route, and records.
How Much Does an EIN Cost? Free IRS Application vs Service
An EIN is free from the IRS. Compare the direct application routes with Form SS-4 preparation and international handling for a $149 service fee.
How Long Does an EIN Take for an International Applicant?
Compare international EIN timing by phone, fax, and mail, including the current IRS SS-4 queue and what can delay a foreign-owned LLC application.
Who Is the EIN Responsible Party for a Foreign-Owned LLC?
Learn who belongs on Form SS-4 as the responsible party, why a formation agent cannot be named, and what foreign owners enter on line 7b.
Form 5472 Partner Program for Company Formation Agents
Company-formation agencies can add a structured Form 5472 handoff, partner dashboard, client signature flow, and optional white-label delivery.
How the Form5472 Prep Partner Program Works
A practical guide for agencies, accountants, registered agents, and consultants that want to manage Form 5472 filings for multiple clients.
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