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Form 1097-BTC plays a key role in reporting bond tax credit allocations to the IRS. To ensure these credits are properly documented and accepted, issuers must meet the IRS filing deadline. Filing late could lead to unnecessary complications—knowing the due date helps you stay ahead and compliant.
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IRS Form 1097-BTC is a credit tax form used by issuers or agents (brokers, mutual funds, nominees or partnerships) to report bond tax credits distributed to investors or bond holders from certain types of tax credit bonds. They are
These bond credits can be used by the bond holders to reduce their federal income tax liability.
Quarter | Reporting period | Recipient deadline |
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1st Quarter | January to March | May 15* |
2nd Quarter | April to June | August 15* |
3rd Quarter | July to September | November 15* |
Annual/4th Quarter | October to December | February 15* |
* Dates may change due to the weekend or federal holidays.
File with TaxZerone for faster processing and to avoid penalties!
The IRS may impose a penalty for failing to file, filing late, providing incorrect information, and failing to furnish a recipient's statement. The IRS can waive penalties if you have a reasonable cause.
Scenario | Penalty per return | Small businesses | Large businesses |
---|---|---|---|
Filed within 30 days | $60 | $239,000 | $683,000 |
Filed after 30 days but before August 1 | $130 | $683,000 | $2,049,000 |
After August 1 or not filed required information returns | $340 | $1,366,000 | $4,098,500 |
Intentional Disregard | $680 | No maximum penalty | No maximum penalty |
Step 1: Login to your TaxZerone Account
Step 2: Choose the Form 1097-BTC and enter the required details such as issuers and recipient’s name, address and TIN along with the bond tax credits information.
Step 3: Submit the form to the IRS and deliver the recipient’s copy through ZeroneVault or Postal mail.