This version of the form is not currently in use and is provided for reference only. Download this version of IRS Form 965 for the current year.
This is a tax form that was released by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - a subdivision of the U.S. Department of the Treasury on January 1, 2019. Check the official IRS-issued instructions before completing and submitting the form.
Q: What is IRS Form 965?
A: IRS Form 965 is a tax form used to report the inclusion of deferred foreign income upon transition to the participation exemption system.
Q: What is deferred foreign income?
A: Deferred foreign income refers to the profits earned by a foreign corporation that have not been subject to U.S. taxation.
Q: What is the participation exemption system?
A: The participation exemption system is a tax system that allows U.S. corporations to exclude certain foreign income from taxation.
Q: Who is required to file IRS Form 965?
A: U.S. shareholders of certain foreign corporations are required to file IRS Form 965.
Q: What is the purpose of filing IRS Form 965?
A: The purpose of filing IRS Form 965 is to calculate and report the amount of deferred foreign income that is subject to inclusion in U.S. taxable income.
Q: How do I fill out IRS Form 965?
A: To fill out IRS Form 965, you will need to gather relevant information about your foreign corporations and calculate the amount of deferred foreign income to be included.
Q: Are there any penalties for not filing IRS Form 965?
A: Yes, there can be penalties for not filing IRS Form 965 or for inaccurately reporting the deferred foreign income.
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