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Form 3520-A – Annual Information Return of Foreign Trust With a U.S. Owner

What is Form 3520-A: Annual Information Return of Foreign Trust With a U.S. Owner?

Form 3520-A is an IRS form that must be filed annually by a foreign trust with a U.S. owner. It provides the IRS with detailed information about the trust’s assets, income, and activities during the tax year, helping ensure U.S. citizens are paying taxes on their global income.

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