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Can Form 8805 be required even if no Section 1446 tax was paid for that partner in 2026?

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adelina_c569new member
April 26, 2026 121 views 1 answer
Form 8805no tax paidSection 1446tax year 2026

We had a foreign partner but no tax was actually paid on their behalf — is Form 8805 still required for 2026?

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