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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 January 1, 2020. Check the official IRS-issued instructions before completing and submitting the form.
Q: What is IRS Form 8996?
A: IRS Form 8996 is a form used to report information about qualified opportunity funds (QOFs) to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
Q: What is a qualified opportunity fund?
A: A qualified opportunity fund is an investment vehicle that is used to invest in Qualified Opportunity Zones (QOZs), which are economically distressed communities.
Q: Do I need to file IRS Form 8996?
A: If you are the issuer of a qualified opportunity fund, you are generally required to file IRS Form 8996.
Q: What information is reported on IRS Form 8996?
A: IRS Form 8996 requires the issuer of a qualified opportunity fund to report information such as the fund's name, employer identification number (EIN), and the amount of investment in QOZ property.
Q: Are there any filing deadlines for IRS Form 8996?
A: Yes, IRS Form 8996 must generally be filed with the IRS by the due date of the tax return for the issuer of the qualified opportunity fund.
Q: Are there any penalties for not filing IRS Form 8996?
A: Failure to file IRS Form 8996 or providing inaccurate information on the form may result in penalties imposed by the IRS.
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