Do I report forming, dissolving, or distributing money from my LLC on Form 5472 for 2026?
My LLC is brand-new this year. I funded it with my own money to start operations and now I'm thinking about whether to distribute back to myself. Are formation contributions and any future distributions reportable on Form 5472?
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