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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 December 1, 2018. Check the official IRS-issued instructions before completing and submitting the form.
Q: What is IRS Form 8858?
A: IRS Form 8858 is an Information Return of U.S. Persons With Respect to Foreign Disregarded Entities (FDEs) and Foreign Branches (FBs).
Q: Who should file IRS Form 8858?
A: U.S. persons who have ownership or control of a foreign disregarded entity (FDE) or foreign branch (FB) are required to file IRS Form 8858.
Q: What is a foreign disregarded entity (FDE)?
A: A foreign disregarded entity (FDE) is an entity that is not classified as a corporation under U.S. tax law and is wholly owned by a U.S. person.
Q: What is a foreign branch (FB)?
A: A foreign branch (FB) is a foreign business operation that is treated as part of a U.S. person's overall business.
Q: What information is required to be reported on IRS Form 8858?
A: IRS Form 8858 requires information about the foreign disregarded entity (FDE) or foreign branch (FB), including financial information, ownership details, and transactional activities.
Q: When is the deadline for filing IRS Form 8858?
A: The deadline for filing IRS Form 8858 is usually the same as the taxpayer's income tax return due date, including extensions.
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