IRS Form 5471 Online

Use this workflow to prepare Form 5471 for a U.S. person with respect to a foreign corporation, review the PDF, and mail it with the applicable tax return or packet.

Current step

Foreign corporation accounting period

Period begins and Period ends

This step

2 fields · 2 required

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What you need+

U.S. filer name, identifying number, address, and tax year
Foreign corporation name, address, country, and annual accounting period
Applicable filer category selections
Required Form 5471 schedules and supporting statements
Signed form (wet signature required)
Required Form 5471 schedules (optional) — Attach any required Form 5471 schedules, continuation statements, or category-specific supporting pages.

How it works+

Fill out the form
Add attachments
Preview the PDF
Mail it

Where it gets mailed+

Enter the recipient address during checkout.

Packet order+

Cover sheet (auto-generated)
Completed form PDF
Attachments (in the order you upload)

Common mistakes+

Completing only the main form when additional Form 5471 schedules are required.
Using the wrong filer category or omitting category-specific schedules.
Mailing Form 5471 separately when it must be attached to the filer's tax return.
Leaving foreign corporation accounting period fields incomplete.

FAQs+

Does this workflow include every Form 5471 schedule?

It maps the main Form 5471 PDF. Attach required schedules and statements separately when the instructions require them.

Should Form 5471 be mailed by itself?

Usually no. Form 5471 is generally attached to the related income tax return, so confirm the filing package before mailing.

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Last verified+

Last Internal Revenue Service verification: May 4, 2026