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Taxation of Foreign-Owned U.S. Corporations and Completing Form 5472

Author: Robert J. Misey

CPE Credit:  2 hours for CPAs
2 hours Federal Tax Related for EAs and OTRPs
2 hours Federal Tax Law for CTEC

Per the IRS Education Provider Standards this course must be COMPLETED by 12/31/2027 to receive credits. NOTE: Go to My Professional Profile in your CCH CPELink account settings to ensure your name, and PTIN number; matches your PTIN card

With the expansion of global business, the number of foreign-owned U.S. companies has increased exponentially. These companies have significant intercompany transactions with their foreign parents that they have to report on Form 5472, the Information Return of a 25% Foreign-Owned U.S. Corporation.

Publication Date: August 2024

Topics Covered

  • The Form 5472 filing requirements
  • Understanding the various parts of Form 5472
  • Identifying the various intercompany transactions
  • The methods to determine the arm's length price of intercompany transactions
  • How to avoid the transfer pricing penalties
  • Failing to file Form 5472 and the related penalties
  • Completing a sample Form 5742

Learning Objectives

  • Identify the tax law behind the informational requirements on Form 5472
  • Identify U.S. international tax reporting and compliance with respect to foreign-owned U.S. corporations
  • Identify the IRC whose principles require that intercompany transactions be priced at arm's length
  • Identify the price charged for intercompany transactions
  • Identify one of the limitation on benefits articles that prevents treaty shopping

Level
Basic

Instructional Method
Self-Study

NASBA Field of Study
Taxes (2 hours)

Program Prerequisites
None

Advance Preparation
None

Registration Options
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Fees
Regular Fee $70.00

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