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Form 1097-BTC Due Dates

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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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  • Form 1097-BTC

Form 1097-BTC

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

  • New clean renewable energy bonds
  • Qualified energy conservation bonds
  • Qualified zone academy bonds
  • Qualified school construction bonds
  • Clean renewable energy bonds
  • Build America bonds (Tax Credit)

These bond credits can be used by the bond holders to reduce their federal income tax liability.

Last date to file Form 1097-BTC

The last date to file with IRS using the paper method is February 28 and for E-filing is March 31 for the 2024 tax year. Send recipient copies each quarter by the 15th of the second month after the quarter ends.
QuarterReporting periodRecipient deadline
1st QuarterJanuary to MarchMay 15*
2nd QuarterApril to JuneAugust 15*
3rd QuarterJuly to SeptemberNovember 15*
Annual/4th QuarterOctober to DecemberFebruary 15*

* Dates may change due to the weekend or federal holidays.

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Penalty

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.

ScenarioPenalty per returnSmall businessesLarge 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$680No maximum penaltyNo maximum penalty

How to file Form 1097-BTC with TaxZerone?

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.

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