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Am I already facing penalties?
A failure to file a required Form 5472 can trigger an initial $25,000 penalty. Further penalties can follow. Your filing history and transactions need a review before anyone can say what applies.
What matters in your case
A missed year starts at $2,500 for the return with a truthful reasonable-cause letter; bookkeeping cleanup is separate at $50 an hour.
The preparer drafts the letter, you sign it, and the IRS decides whether to grant relief. No automatic waiver is promised.
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Checked on 2026-10-23 EDT
Reviewed by: Pending — Kedar Gupta must review tax statements before publication.