Missed your Form 5472 deadline? Learn about the form 5472 late filing penalty, your filing options, and how MyFreeTaxAmerica can help you address a late filing.
Get Help with Your Late Form 5472Form 5472 is an information return that certain foreign-owned U.S. businesses must file to report specific transactions with foreign owners or related parties. When the required form is not filed on time, the IRS can impose a significant penalty.
For a reporting corporation that fails to file Form 5472 when required, the IRS states that a $25,000 penalty may apply. The same penalty can apply when the form is substantially incomplete. If the failure continues after IRS notification, additional penalties may apply for each 30-day period after the 90-day period ends.
A late filing does not necessarily mean you should ignore the problem. Getting the required filing completed and understanding your available options can help you address the issue sooner.
MyFreeTaxAmerica helps eligible foreign-owned U.S. LLC owners prepare their Form 5472 and pro forma Form 1120, with Premium support available for customers who need professional assistance.
This service is intended for foreign-owned U.S. LLC owners who have missed a required Form 5472 filing or are concerned that a previous filing was incomplete. You may need assistance if you:
The exact filing requirement and penalty situation depends on your entity structure, transactions, filing history, and other facts. If you have received an IRS notice or have a complicated tax situation, consider getting advice from a qualified tax professional.
Finding out that your filing is late can be stressful, especially if you are unfamiliar with U.S. tax reporting. MyFreeTaxAmerica gives you a straightforward way to prepare the required forms and choose the level of support you need.
The platform guides you through the information needed to prepare your Form 5472. You can work through questions about your LLC, ownership, and relevant transactions.
For the applicable foreign-owned disregarded entity situation, the platform also prepares the required pro forma Form 1120 to accompany Form 5472.
Free users can review their generated documents themselves. Premium customers receive professional review before submission.
If you believe circumstances may support a request for penalty relief, Premium support includes assistance with a reasonable-cause letter for late filers, where applicable. The IRS considers reasonable-cause requests based on the facts and circumstances of each case.
Free users receive instructions for completing the filing themselves. Premium users can have MyFreeTaxAmerica submit the applicable documents by IRS e-fax and receive confirmation.
Start by identifying the tax year involved, your LLC structure, the relevant transactions, and whether you received any IRS correspondence.
Use MyFreeTaxAmerica to provide your information and generate the applicable Form 5472 and pro forma Form 1120.
Review the completed documents carefully. Make sure the ownership details, transaction information, and other entries are accurate before submission.
Free users can download their completed documents and submit them themselves using the provided instructions. Premium customers can receive professional review and IRS e-fax submission support.
If the IRS has assessed a penalty, or you believe reasonable cause may apply, you may need to respond appropriately. The IRS states that reasonable-cause relief is considered based on the specific facts and circumstances, and it does not happen automatically.
MyFreeTaxAmerica focuses on U.S. tax compliance for foreign business owners. That specialized approach helps keep the process focused on the needs of people who own U.S. LLCs while living outside the United States.
You can also choose between a free self-filing option and professional assistance.
The $0 option lets eligible users prepare their forms and handle the submission themselves. The $149 Premium Package adds professional review, IRS e-fax submission with confirmation, email support, reasonable-cause letter assistance for late filers, and IRS audit assistance.
A late filing can feel overwhelming. Having a clear process can make the next step easier.
Deal with the late filing now. Get the support you need to move forward.
| Free Self-Filing | Premium Filing |
|---|---|
| $0 per filing | $149 per filing |
| Form 5472 preparation | Everything in Free |
| Pro forma Form 1120 | Professional review |
| Filing instructions | IRS e-fax submission |
| Built-in error checking | Filing confirmation |
| You submit the forms | Email support |
| DIY process | Reasonable-cause letter assistance |
| — | Additional support |
The free option works for eligible customers who want to prepare and submit their filing independently. Premium is better suited to customers who want professional review and additional help with a late filing.
A missed Form 5472 deadline does not mean you should leave the filing unresolved. Prepare your forms with MyFreeTaxAmerica, review your options, and choose free self-filing or Premium support.
Get Started With Your Late FilingThe IRS states that a $25,000 penalty may apply when a reporting corporation fails to file Form 5472 when required and in the prescribed manner. Additional penalties may apply if the failure continues after IRS notification.
The penalty can be $25,000 for a failure to file Form 5472. A substantially incomplete form can also be treated as a failure to file.
Penalty relief may be available in certain circumstances when reasonable cause can be established. The IRS reviews reasonable-cause requests based on the facts and circumstances of each case.
You should address the missing filing rather than continue waiting. MyFreeTaxAmerica can help eligible users prepare the required forms and offers Premium assistance for late filers.
Yes, eligible users can use the free MyFreeTaxAmerica platform to prepare their forms and submit them independently. More complicated cases may benefit from professional tax advice.
Yes. The $149 Premium Package includes professional review, IRS e-fax submission, confirmation, email support, and reasonable-cause letter assistance for late filers, where applicable.