When a U.S. person or business owns a foreign entity, the tax issue is often disclosure, not just income. U.S. tax law requires detailed reporting and strict recordkeeping, even when there is little or no current U.S. tax due, and penalties for getting it wrong can be severe. U.S. Businesses with Foreign Ownership: Form 5472 If
If you are a small business owner with an EIN or State registration, you are probably required to file identifying information about the individuals who directly or indirectly own or control your company with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network in order to satisfy requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act. The Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Rule
Yesterday, Victor Garrido, CPA, EA, had a zoom call presentation about the "Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) Report to avoid criminal and civil penalties" for the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce and his members. As we mentioned in our presentation, there are items that will keep changing regarding the Corporate Transparency Act passed in 2021. One
