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What is Form 15397?

December 31, 2025• Category: FAQ • Information Returns

Form 15397, Application for Extension of Time to Furnish Recipient Statements, is an IRS form used by employers and payers to request a one-time 30-day...

Can tax returns be e-filed during the MeF shutdown?

December 24, 2025• Category: FAQ • General

No. Once the “Send Submissions” service shuts down at 11:59 a.m. ET on December 26, 2025, new federal tax returns cannot be transmitted through MeF....

When does the IRS MeF Production Shutdown begin? 

December 24, 2025• Category: FAQ • General

The IRS MeF Production Shutdown begins on Friday, December 26, 2025. The “Send Submissions” service stops at 11:59 a.m. Eastern Time, after which no new...

Do I need to file Form 1041 if I have already filed Form 5227?

November 5, 2025• Category: Exempt Org. Forms • FAQ

If you’ve already filed Form 5227 for a split-interest trust, you might wonder whether you still need to submit Form 1041, the Income Tax Return for Estates...

What happens if i fail to submit Form 5227

November 5, 2025• Category: Exempt Org. Forms • FAQ

Failing to file Form 5227, the Split Interest Trust Information Return, can lead to several consequences. Since this form reports the activities of split...

What are split-interest trusts, and how do they work? 

November 5, 2025• Category: Exempt Org. Forms • FAQ

A split-interest trust is a type of trust that benefits both charitable and noncharitable beneficiaries. Unlike traditional trusts that may only benefit one...

How to Avoid Common Filing Mistakes on Form 5227 

November 5, 2025• Category: Exempt Org. Forms • FAQ

Filing Form 5227 (Split-Interest Trust Information Return) can feel complicated because it involves special reporting rules for both charitable and...

Who Needs to File Form 5227? 

November 5, 2025• Category: Exempt Org. Forms • FAQ

The following types of trusts must file Form 5227 annually:  Exceptions from filing Form 5227  A split-interest trust is not required to file Form 5227...

How can I file Form 4868 without an ITIN or SSN? 

April 10, 2025• Category: FAQ

To file Form 4868 without an SSN or ITIN, you must mail a paper form to the IRS. In the SSN field, write “ITIN TO BE REQUESTED” Include your estimated tax...

How can I get help with my business taxes from the IRS? 

March 24, 2025• Category: FAQ • General

Answer: You can reach the IRS Business & Specialty Tax Line at 800-829-4933 for assistance with various business tax matters. They offer support during...

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