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Can a foreign-owned single-member LLC get an extension for Form 5472 in 2026?

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selina_2425new member
April 24, 2026 287 views 1 answer
form 5472extensionForm 7004tax year 2026October 15

I won't have the Form 5472 ready by April 15. Can I extend it like a regular corporate return for tax year 2026, and what do I file?

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