Loading...
Answers
MenuIs stock issuance Form 5472 "Reportable Transaction" for C Corp foreign founders?
Are stock issuance & capital contributions a reportable transaction for Delaware C Corps in Form 5472. Google says true for LLC what about C Corp, is it also simply a Line 26 "other amounts received" item?
Answers
Form 5472 is a tax form that must be filed by certain foreign-owned corporations that are engaged in a reportable transaction with a related party. If you are a foreign founder of a C corporation and you engage in a reportable transaction with the corporation, you may be required to file Form 5472.
A reportable transaction is defined as any transaction between a foreign corporation and a related party that is not in the ordinary course of the corporation's trade or business. Some examples of reportable transactions include the sale of property to a related party, the lending of money to a related party, and the transfer of intangible property to a related party.
Whether or not the issuance of stock to a foreign founder is a reportable transaction will depend on the specific circumstances of the transaction. If you are unsure whether the issuance of stock to a foreign founder is a reportable transaction, you should consult with a tax professional or refer to the instructions for Form 5472.
Form 5472 is used to report transactions between a U.S. corporation or a foreign-owned U.S. corporation (including C corporations).Generally, stock issuance under Form 5472 by a C corporation to foreign founders may have reporting requirements , especially if the foreign founders are considered related parties to the corporation. But this requirements can depend on various factors, such as transaction amounts, ownership percentage, , and other necessary details.
Related Questions
-
I am a small business owner. Is it okay if I have the same person who does my annual tax return also do my bookkeeping? Is this a good idea?
If your concern is from an ethical standpoint or a concern over a segregation of duties, there is no problem at all having your tax person handling your bookkeeping. The bigger issue is something that few people understand about accountants. There are different specialties within accounting, and you should go to the right specialist for the right task. Tax accountants are experts in tax law, filling out tax returns and finding ways to minimize taxes. They must immerse themselves in the field to maintain their expertise. Financial accountants (which include bookkeeping) are experts in debits and credits and keeping all your transaction straight in your accounting software so that you can get good financials each month. Financial accountants have to immerse themselves in your day-to-day accounting so that they can keep it accurate and up to date. Full disclosure, this is the work that my firm specializes in, we don’t do any taxes. Because each type of accountant must immerse themselves in their individual fields of expertise, they don’t have the time to focus on the other expertise. Not that they are both not great accountants, they just have a different specialty. Here’s a good analogy. If you developed a heart condition, would you go see a neurologist? No, you’d go see a cardiologist. They are both outstanding physicians and know a lot about the human body, but the cardiologist spends all their time thinking about, studying, and treating heart conditions and is going to be the best equipped and most knowledgeable about treatments for your heart condition. The last point I’ll make is that tax work is very seasonal and requires incredible focus and incredibly long hours leading up to major tax deadlines. This is not only during the period from January to April 15th, but also leading up to major deadlines on August, September and October 15th. Companies I have worked with that used tax accountants in the past for their bookkeeping find during these periods their tax accountants are forced to put all other work besides taxes on hold until their tax work is complete. What often happens in these situations is that these company’s bookkeeping falls three or four months behind. This can be devastating for a small business that needs to know if they are making money or losing money on a very up to date basis. So my suggestion is to find yourself a good bookkeeper that can handle your books. Your tax person may even be able to suggest a good resource, and deep down may be glad to do so because her first love is taxes, not bookkeeping. My firm could likely handle the work as well. Hope my thoughts above are helpful and addressed your question, but feel free to reach out to me if you have any follow up questions.CM
-
How do we log the inital funding of a C-Corp with funds from the owner's personal account in Quickbooks?
When you open a bank account for your corporation, you'll need to make an initial deposit with your personal funds. A shareholder's initial contribution can be recorded as either debt or equity. If you want to record the initial contribution as equity, you would debit cash for the amount deposited into the bank account, and credit an equity account, such as “shareholder’s equity” or “capital stock”. Alternatively, you can record the deposit as a shareholder loan. Debit cash for the amount deposited, and credit a liability account, such as “Loans from Shareholder”. There are also methods to bifurcate the contribution by recording a contribution as a combination of debt or equity.JK
-
Do I have to file a 'zero' Tax Return with the IRS?
yes, if you have an LLC you probably already have to file quarterly or as per your state's regulations. Regardless of the frequency even if you are making zero sales, zero expenses, etc. you need to report them as the files are due.HV
-
How should I document my investment into a business for proof of transfer?
If you have an idea of creating a great online betting platform and are looking for software for your startup website, you can turn your attention to these products https://nuxgame.com/products . This company is exclusively engaged in the development of software individually for each online casino. They have a lot of reviews and suggestions that you can read, as well as chat online.KY
-
How do I initially fund a c-corp bank account with personal funds?
You can fund your new Corporation bank account by depositing personal funds into that Corporation account for initial capital for the business. That investment can be classified as a loan to the Corporation or may be for issued stock shares of the Corporation (a needed conversation). I can help you set up ta chart of accounts, based on your specific business, which can be used by any accounting system but I mostly work with QuickBooks Online. (Message me for a referral to a Xero bookkeeper if Xero is imperative.) Best wishes!KD
the startups.com platform
Copyright © 2025 Startups.com. All rights reserved.