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What is the web site to download IRS Publications ?
Asked Wednesday, October 04, 2000 by an anonymous userCPA Answer:
The address is: http://www.irs.gov/forms_pubs/pubs.html
What is the website to get IRS Tax Publications ?
Asked Wednesday, October 04, 2000 by an anonymous userCPA Answer:
Go to www.irs.gov and click on the link Forms and Publications.
When is the tax return filing due date for Partnerships and Limited Liability Companys ( LLC's ) ?
Asked Wednesday, October 04, 2000 by an anonymous userCPA Answer:
The IRS Form 1065 is required to be filed on the 15th day of the 4th month following the close of the tax year. Use Form 7004 to request a 6 month extension.
When is the tax return filing due date for Corporations ?
Asked Wednesday, October 04, 2000 by an anonymous userCPA Answer:
The IRS Forms 1120 and 1120S are required to be filed on the 15th day of the 3rd month following the close of the tax year. A 6 month extension filed on Form 7004 may be filed after the initial due date.
When is the tax return filing due date for Estates and Trusts ?
Asked Wednesday, October 04, 2000 by an anonymous userCPA Answer:
The IRS Form 1041 is required to be filed on the 15th day of the 4th month following the close of the tax year. File Form 7004 to request a 6 month extension.
When is the tax return filing due date for a Decedent's Estate ?
Asked Wednesday, October 04, 2000 by an anonymous userCPA Answer:
The IRS Form 706 is required to be filed 9 months after the date of a decedent's death. A 6 month extension filed on Form 4768 may be filed after the initial due date.
When is the tax return filing due date for Gifts ?
Asked Wednesday, October 04, 2000 by an anonymous userCPA Answer:
The IRS Form 709 is required to be filed on April 15th following the year of the gift. Use Form 7004 to request a 6 month extension.
When is the tax return filing due date for Exempt Organizations ?
Asked Wednesday, October 04, 2000 by an anonymous userCPA Answer:
The IRS Form 990 is required to be filed on the 15th day of the 5th month following the close of the tax year. Use Form 7004 to request a 6 month extension.
What is the IRS phone number to get an EIN ( Employer Identification Number ) ?
Asked Wednesday, October 04, 2000 by an anonymous userCPA Answer:
You should initially apply online. Go to www.irs.gov/businesses and click on employer ID numbers. Your local IRS service center can also assist you in getting a Federal EIN. The phone number is 1-800-829-4933:
What are guaranteed payments ?
Asked Wednesday, October 04, 2000 by an anonymous userCPA Answer:
Guaranteed payments are made to individual partners for services rendered or for use of capital, and are not based on a partner's share of partnership income. The guaranteed payments are deducted from partnership income before determining the partnership's profit or loss.