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Instructions for IRS Form 8854
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Instructions for IRS Form 8854 Initial and Annual Expatriation Statement
This document contains official instructions for IRS Form 8854 , Initial and Annual Expatriation Statement - a tax form released and collected by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), a subdivision of the U.S. Department of the Treasury. An up-to-date fillable IRS Form 8854 is available for download through this link.
FAQ
Q: What is IRS Form 8854?
A: IRS Form 8854 is the Initial and Annual Expatriation Statement.
Q: Who needs to file IRS Form 8854?
A: U.S. citizens and long-term residents who are expatriating or giving up their green card need to file IRS Form 8854.
Q: When should IRS Form 8854 be filed?
A: IRS Form 8854 should be filed on or before your expatriation date.
Q: What information is required on IRS Form 8854?
A: IRS Form 8854 requires information about your assets, income, and any covered expatriation transactions.
Q: Are there any penalties for not filing IRS Form 8854?
A: Yes, there are penalties for not filing IRS Form 8854, including being subject to the exit tax.
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