Form 5471 and related schedules are used by U.S. persons that have an interest in a foreign corporation. The form is used to report income from the foreign corporation. The form and schedules are used to satisfy the reporting requirements of sections 6035, 6038 and 6046 and the regulations there under pertaining to the involvement of U.S. persons with certain foreign corporations.
US Code:
26 USC 6035
Name of Law: Sec. 6035. Repealed. Pub. L. 108-357, title IV, Sec. 413(c)(26), Oct. 22, 2004, 118 Stat. 1509]
US Code:
26 USC 6038
Name of Law: Information reporting with respect to certain foreign corporations and partnerships
US Code:
26 USC 6046
Name of Law: Returns as to organization or reorganization of foreign corporations and as to acquisitions of th
US Code:
26 USC 108(i)
Name of Law: Income from discharge of indebtedness
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.