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Form 5472 and 1120

Asked Tuesday, September 23, 2025 by lP

Dobrý den, hledám daňového poradce pro dlouhodobou spolupráci, konkrétně na vyřizování formulářů 5472 a 1120, a také pro případné konzultace v oblasti daní. Děkujeme za vaše nabídky. S pozdravem, Peter

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Dobrý den, Petře. I am a CPA, but I am not licensed to provide tax advice in the Czech Republic. Forms 5472 (U.S. information return of a foreign corporation) and 1120 (U.S. Corporation Income Tax R...

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W4 for new job federal form

Asked Friday, September 19, 2025 by Jacline

Hi there, I started a new job and I received almost a full check and I noticed no federal taxes were taken out. I file the same way as I always have, married/filing jointly, 1 dependent at the $2000 and submit. My last position took taxes out and this job has not. My state taxes for California such as SDI, and Medicare were taken out. I’m a little confused because I’ve never had 0 on the federal portion. I claim one allowance for California as well but I know that doesn’t affect the federal.

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It's unusual to have no federal income tax withheld. Several factors could cause this: * **Incorrect W-4:** Your new employer may have incorrectly processed your W-4 form. Double-check that the allo...

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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?

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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

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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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Form 2553

Asked Friday, September 17, 2021 by Tiffani

Hello, my husband and I incorporated our business which is an ABA therapy clinic on 9/15/2020 and we want to be an S corp, but we didn't file form 2553 in time. We actually just started hiring people in August( took us a long time to find a building and then we had to do a build out) so we just opened our doors for business at the end of August 2021. I have filled out form 2553, stating that we didn't realize this was something we were supposed to fill out and return and I also gave them the dates that we actually started business. As of now we have clients waiting to get in here but none have actually started yet. My question is do you think this is sufficient for turning in this form late, or is there something else that I need to do? Thank you

CPA Answer:

You’re on the right track, but you need to do a little more. Please be sure to read the instructions for Form 2553.

If you are filing the Form 2553 now (not as an attachment to the Form 1120S), you must write “FILED PURSUANT TO REV. PROC. 2013-30” in the top margin of the first page of Form 2553.

For your explanation, I would not plead ignorance. IRS doesn’t take that well, as they say that everyone should read the law and be aware of the requirements. Instead, it’s better to give them a tangible reason or reasons why you did not timely file. If COVID played a role, explain that. Or, if you or someone in your family had medical issues, death, etc., explain that. I think even the narrative you explain (finding employees, finding a building, build-out, etc.) could be part of an explanation.

Also, you should mail the form certified mail with return receipt requested, to have proof that you mailed the form and that the Internal Revenue Service received it. IRS still has a backlog of several months. Plus, they are losing things. So you need to protect yourself.

Trying to think outside the box, you may ask yourself if filing the S election with an effective date back to 09/15/2020 is the best thing to do. For example, did you timely file an extension back on 03/15/21? Also, the deadline for the 2020 Form 1120S just passed on September 15, 2021. You may wish the effective date to be 01/01/21. Just something to consider – not trying to add to your stress.

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Form W-2

Employer Reimbursements - Accountable Plan

Asked Tuesday, February 28, 2012 by an anonymous user

CPA Answer:

If you are reimbursed under an accountable plan, your employer should Not include any reimbursement in your income in box 1 of your Form W-2.
To be an accountable plan, your employer's reimbursement arrangement must require you to meet all three of the following rules.
Your expenses must have a business connection—that is, your expenses must be deductible under the rules for qualifying work-related education.
You must adequately account to your employer for your expenses within a reasonable period of time.
You must return any reimbursement or allowance in excess of the expenses accounted for within a reasonable period of time.
If your expenses are more than your reimbursement, you can deduct your excess expenses on Form 2106.
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Form W-2

Employer Reimbursements - Nonaccountable Plan

Asked Tuesday, February 28, 2012 by an anonymous user

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Your employer will combine the amount of any reimbursement or other expense allowance paid to you under a nonaccountable plan with your wages, salary, or other pay and report the total in box 1 of your Form W-2.
You can deduct your expenses regardless of whether they are more than, less than, or equal to your reimbursement.
Reimbursements you received for nondeductible expenses are treated as paid under a nonaccountable plan. You must include them in your income.
You must include in your income reimbursements your employer gave you for expenses of education that you need to meet the minimum educational requirements for your job, or is part of a program of study that can qualify you for a new trade or business.
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Form 1099

1099 - Reporting Requirements

Asked Tuesday, January 31, 2012 by an anonymous user

CPA Answer:

To report your income and expenses from your 1099 activity, use Schedule C: Profit or Loss From Business, which is then attached to your Form 1040 (your personal tax return). You must also complete Schedule SE to calculate your self-employment taxes if your net profits from your business exceed $400 for the year.
As a self-employed 1099 income earner, you are responsible for the self-employment tax on top of your regular tax on your net profits. The 2013 SE tax is 15.3%.
You can deduct ordinary and reasonable business expenses against your 1099 income. So you are only taxed on your Net Profit, not your total 1099 income.
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