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This document contains official instructions for IRS Form 8038 , Information Return for Tax-Exempt Private Activity Bond Issues - 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 8038 is available for download through this link.
Q: What is IRS Form 8038?
A: IRS Form 8038 is an Information Return for Tax-Exempt Private Activity Bond Issues.
Q: Who is required to file IRS Form 8038?
A: Entities that issue tax-exempt private activity bonds are required to file IRS Form 8038.
Q: What is the purpose of IRS Form 8038?
A: IRS Form 8038 is used to report information about tax-exempt private activity bond issues to the IRS.
Q: What information needs to be provided on IRS Form 8038?
A: IRS Form 8038 requires information about the bond issuer, the bond issue, the bondholders, and the bond issue use.
Q: When is the deadline for filing IRS Form 8038?
A: The deadline for filing IRS Form 8038 is determined based on the tax year of the bond issue.
Q: Are there any penalties for failing to file IRS Form 8038?
A: Yes, there are penalties for failing to file IRS Form 8038, such as monetary fines and potential loss of tax-exempt status for the bonds.
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