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What are the Delinquent International Information Return Submission Procedures?

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kenji_d32dnew member
May 31, 2020 2,210 views 1 answer
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I missed filing Form 5472 for my foreign-owned LLC but I do not have any unreported income or unpaid tax. My accountant says I might be able to file the late forms without penalty using the Delinquent International Information Return Submission Procedures. How does this work?

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