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What are the penalties for incorrect information returns under IRC 6721 and 6722?

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anika_4768new member
February 20, 2026 870 views 1 answer
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My foreign-owned LLC issues 1099 forms to U.S. contractors. I filed some of them with incorrect TINs and missed the deadline for others. What penalties apply under IRC 6721 and 6722, and are there different rates for small businesses?

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