Form 8865

What is Form 8865?

The 8865 Form is an extensive document with many additional Schedules, which US citizens fill out to submit data to the IRS about the distribution of shares and income from foreign partnerships. You are also required to attach all Forms 8858 to this paper to provide all related information.

What do I need the IRS Form 8865 for?

• If you are a member of a foreign partnership as a controller, contributor, or shareholder, you should use this document to submit tax information to the IRS.
• Any other foreign business that chooses to be taxed on a partnership basis should complete this form following the standard Form 8865 instructions.
• The requirement to provide this document only applies to US citizens who are members of foreign partnerships.

How to Fill Out Form 8865 IRS?

Step 1: First, specify the reporting period and fill in the placeholder information: name, full address, category, the share of liabilities, and so on.

Step 2: Then fill in the partnership information: title, address, EIN, etc. Answer questions about the activities of this partnership.

Step 3: Date and sign tax form 8865, and provide paid preparer details.

Step 4: You do not need to complete all subsequent Schedules. Choose only those that fit your category. For example, if you own at least 10% of the partnership shares, you fall into the second group and should complete Schedules A, A-3, N, and K-1.

For a precise definition of the category, we recommend reading the IRS instructions for Form 8865.

Organizations that work with Form 8865

• IRS