Need to know when Form 5472 is due? Learn the filing deadline, what can affect your due date, and how MyFreeTaxAmerica can help you prepare on time.
Start Your Form 5472 FilingThe form 5472 filing deadline generally follows the due date of the U.S. income tax return with which Form 5472 is required to be filed. For a foreign-owned U.S. disregarded entity, Form 5472 is generally filed with a pro forma Form 1120. The standard due date is generally the 15th day of the fourth month after the end of the entity's tax year. The final short-year return's due date is generally the 15th day of the fourth month after the dissolution date.
For a calendar-year foreign-owned LLC, this generally means the filing is due on April 15 of the following year. If April 15 falls on a weekend or legal holiday, the deadline moves to the next business day.
Knowing the deadline matters because failing to file Form 5472 when required can result in significant penalties. Planning ahead gives you time to collect your records, complete the forms, review the information, and submit the filing correctly.
The deadline is especially important for foreign-owned U.S. businesses that have a Form 5472 reporting requirement. You may need to track the deadline if you:
Your exact filing obligations depend on your entity classification, ownership, transactions, and tax year. If your business has a different tax year or unusual circumstances, confirm the applicable due date with a qualified tax professional.
Knowing your deadline is only the first step. MyFreeTaxAmerica helps eligible foreign-owned U.S. LLC owners prepare the forms they need before submitting their filing.
Answer questions about your LLC, foreign ownership, and relevant transactions through a guided online questionnaire.
Your answers are used to generate the applicable Form 5472 for you to review before submission.
For the applicable foreign-owned disregarded entity filing, the platform also generates the required pro forma Form 1120.
The system checks your entries as you complete the questionnaire and can help identify potential errors or inconsistencies.
Free users receive instructions for reviewing, signing, downloading, and submitting their completed documents. Premium users can receive professional review and IRS e-fax submission support.
First, determine the tax year used by your LLC. Calendar-year and fiscal-year businesses can have different filing dates.
For the applicable foreign-owned disregarded entity filing, Form 5472 generally follows the due date associated with the pro forma Form 1120. Check the current IRS instructions for your specific situation.
Collect your LLC details, ownership information, and records of reportable transactions before starting the filing.
Use MyFreeTaxAmerica to work through the questionnaire and generate your Form 5472 and applicable pro forma Form 1120. Review everything carefully.
Free users can download their completed forms and submit them themselves using the provided instructions. Premium users receive professional review and IRS e-fax submission support.
MyFreeTaxAmerica focuses on U.S. tax compliance for foreign-owned businesses. The platform is designed to make Form 5472 preparation easier for international business owners who may not be familiar with U.S. filing requirements.
You can choose the level of support that works for you.
The free option allows eligible users to prepare their forms and manage the submission themselves. The $149 Premium Package includes professional review, IRS e-fax submission with confirmation, email support, reasonable-cause letter assistance for late filers, and IRS audit assistance.
Know your deadline early, prepare your forms carefully, and give yourself time to file.
| Free Self-Filing | Premium Filing |
|---|---|
| $0 per filing | $149 per filing |
| Form 5472 preparation | Everything in Free |
| Pro forma Form 1120 | Professional review |
| Step-by-step instructions | IRS e-fax submission |
| Built-in error checking | Filing confirmation |
| You submit the forms | Email support |
| DIY process | Additional support |
| — | Late-filing assistance where applicable |
The free option is suitable for eligible customers who want to prepare and submit their own forms. Premium is designed for customers who prefer professional review and additional filing support.
Do not wait until the last minute to prepare your filing. MyFreeTaxAmerica gives eligible foreign-owned U.S. LLC owners a simple way to prepare Form 5472 online and choose between free self-filing and Premium support.
Start Your Form 5472 FilingForm 5472 generally follows the due date of the applicable U.S. income tax return. For a foreign-owned disregarded entity, it is generally filed with a pro forma Form 1120.
For a calendar-year foreign-owned LLC subject to the applicable filing requirement, the due date is generally April 15 of the following year, subject to weekend and holiday adjustments.
U.S. income is not the only factor. The filing requirement can depend on foreign ownership and reportable transactions. Review your circumstances and applicable IRS requirements.
A failure to file Form 5472 when required can result in significant penalties. If you miss the deadline, address the filing as soon as possible rather than continuing to wait.
Yes. Preparing early gives you time to gather records, review your information, correct errors, and complete the submission process.
Yes. Eligible users can prepare Form 5472 and the applicable pro forma Form 1120 through the platform. Premium customers can also receive professional review and IRS e-fax submission support.
Need more time? Learn about our Form 5472 filing extension options. If you've already missed the deadline, see the Form 5472 late filing penalty guide.
Filed an extension already? See what extension filers need to know about the October 15 deadline.