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Asked Monday, March 09, 2026 by selma nur

hello, i opened an llc in new mexico almost a year ago. i havent made a sale yet but apperantly i still have to file some reports to IRS. Can you help with that?

Quick Answer:

For federal tax purposes, how your LLC files depends on its classification. If you are the sole owner (a single-member LLC), it's typically treated as a "disregarded entity" by the IRS. This means it...

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Form 5472 filing requirements for foreign-owned DAO LLC

Asked Wednesday, March 04, 2026 by Alejandro

I own a DAO LLC registered in the United States that is foreign-owned and treated as a disregarded entity. The company operates mainly with cryptocurrency and blockchain activities. I would like to know if I must file Form 5472 together with a pro forma Form 1120, what transactions must be reported, and if crypto transfers between the owner and the LLC are considered reportable transactions.

Quick Answer:

Yes, you must file Form 5472 along with a pro forma Form 1120 for your foreign-owned disregarded DAO LLC. This requirement applies even if the entity has no U

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Dormand 2025 foreign-owned LLC: File Forms 5472 and 1120

Asked Thursday, February 26, 2026 by Ángel D.

Question regarding Form 5472 and pro-forma Form 1120 filing requirement? Y o N? I have a foreign-owned single-member LLC formed in Wyoming in 2025. The entity obtained an EIN but has remained completely dormant: No bank account was opened, No income was generated, No U.S. expenses were paid, No capital contribution was formally made The only costs related to formation (state filing, registered agent, EIN service) were paid directly by the foreign owner from a personal bank account outside UUEE.

Quick Answer:

Yes. A foreign-owned U.S. disregarded entity, such as your Wyoming SMLLC with an EIN, is required to file Form 5472, *Information Return of a 25% Foreign-Owned U.S. Corporation or a Foreign Corporati...

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Household Employee W2 Filing - Multi-State Question

Asked Monday, February 23, 2026 by Cody

I am a household employer for a nanny. I am trying to file my employee's w2 for 2025. I have a FEIN, but I lived in 3 states in 2025 where I paid my nanny. I only have a state ID number for 1 state. I paid state UI taxes in all the states for the portion of the year my nanny worked in those states. I did not withhold federal taxes for my employee and am reporting it on my schedule H. What should I put in Box 15 for the states where I do not have a state ID number for my employees w2?

Quick Answer:

For Box 15 of your employee's W-2, you must enter your state employer identification number for each state where you paid wages and state unemployment insurance (UI) taxes.

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F1+ TPS

Asked Thursday, February 05, 2026 by Gabriela

Hello, I need clarification on my tax residency status. I entered the U.S. on an F-1 visa in 2021 and have maintained my F-1 status. I was granted TPS and have had TPS from January 2024 through May 2025, and I worked under TPS during this time. I’ve spoken with two TurboTax professionals and got conflicting advice: One said I am a resident for tax purposes because TPS days count toward the Substantial Presence Test. Another said I am not a resident because I maintained F-1 status.

Quick Answer:

The conflicting advice you received highlights a common point of confusion. For tax purposes, individuals on F-1 visas are generally considered "exempt individuals" for their first five calendar years...

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Late Filing of Form 2553 and Payroll Tax Return Concerns

Asked Friday, September 12, 2025 by Wendy

I’m in the process of filing a late Form 2553, and as you know, the effective date must be retroactive to the beginning of the year. My main concern is how to handle the payroll tax returns, specifically Forms 941 and RT-6, since no wages have been paid and all returns would reflect zero liability. My question is: how would you recommend handling the 941s and RT-6 filings in this case to avoid penalties for the quarters that were missed, considering there was no payroll activity?

Quick Answer:

Since you're filing a late Form 2553 seeking retroactive S corporation election, you must file all required payroll tax returns, even if they show zero liability. File amended Forms 941 and RT-6 for...

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Gift tax on donor and receiver

Asked Friday, August 29, 2025 by Tianxue

If a donor writes me a $900,000 check and I deposit it into my personal bank account, do neither of us need to pay taxes? Does only the donor need to file a Form 709 with the IRS because the amount is below the $13.99 million lifetime exemption, so it won’t trigger any tax for the donor? Also, since this money is not considered income for the recipient, does that mean the receiver doesn’t need to report or pay taxes on it? Additionally, for a gift of this nature, is it better to have written doc

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No. Both the donor and recipient may have tax implications. The donor may need to file a Form 709, Gift Tax Return, if the total gifts in a year exceed the annual gift tax exclusion (currently $17,0...

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Non-resident Tax

Asked Tuesday, August 19, 2025 by Koyo

I am a non-resident LLC owner with my agency residing in Wyoming. I would like to hire CPA for the following documents: Form 5472, Pro Forma Form 1120, and W-8BEN-E (to file for U.S.–Japan tax treaty). I would like to know how much hiring one would cost; does it depend on the person? Since I am non-resident, I am wondering how I can best find the person. Thank you very much for your support and looking forward to hearing back. Best, Koyo Asakawa

Quick Answer:

The cost of hiring a CPA to prepare Form 5472, a pro forma Form 1120, and a W-8BEN-E will vary depending on the CPA's experience, location, and the complexity of your situation. Fees can range from a...

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Capital gains 1041

Asked Friday, May 31, 2024 by Richard

Are capital gains due for a house sold during administration of an estate. If so how are they calculated based on date of death appraisal, selling price, abd expenses

CPA Answer:

If the decedent owned 200% of the house before the date of death, then the basis of the house will be stepped up to fair market value on the date of death. If the house was sold within a couple of months of the death, then that value can generally be used as the step up value even without the alternative valuation date. In other words, the basis is the selling price of the house. If the house was used for personal purposes, then there will be a capital loss due to the expenses of the sale, but it will be disallowed under 26 U.S. Code § 165 (c).

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