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Form 1097-BTC

  1. Country USA
  2. Language English
  3. Activity Taxes
  4. Department Internal Revenue Service
Form 1097-BTC

Bond Tax Credit

Rev. December 2019

These instructions provide guidance on how to complete Form 1097-BTC, which is used by bond issuers or their agents to report tax credits related to certain types of bonds. Recipients of these credits, such as individuals and entities, are required to report the credits on their own tax returns. The form includes information about the issuer, recipient, bond type, and amount of credits allowed for each month of the calendar year.

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  • What is the maximum amount of tax-exempt interest that can be paid on a qualified zone academy bond?

    The maximum amount of tax-exempt interest that can be paid on a qualified zone academy bond is determined by the issuer and must comply with the provisions of section 146.

  • How do I calculate the credit amount that needs to be reported on Form 1097-BTC?

    To calculate the credit amount that needs to be reported on Form 1097-BTC, you will need to determine the total face amount of the qualified zone academy bonds issued during the calendar year. Then, determine the percentage of the bond's principal amount that has been redeemed or matured and report this percentage in box 5c for each credit allowance date. If a clean renewable energy bond or qualified tax credit bond is issued, redeemed, or matures during the 3-month period ending on a credit allowance date with respect to which you are reporting the credit, prorate the credit amount for that credit allowance date.

  • How do I report the additional payment of tax-exempt interest made on redemption or maturity?

    If a qualified zone academy bond was redeemed or matured, and an additional payment of tax-exempt interest was made, you must include this amount in Box 5i. This is in addition to the tax-exempt interest paid during the year, which should be reported in Box 5b.

  • What is a qualified zone academy bond?

    A qualified zone academy bond is a type of tax-exempt bond that can be issued by state and local governments for the purpose of financing the construction, renovation, or repair of public school facilities in designated economically distressed areas. The bond proceeds must be used to finance the acquisition, construction, expansion, repair, or refinancing of a qualified school facility.

  • How do I report the credit amount on Form 1097-BTC?

    To report the credit amount on Form 1097-BTC, you will need to enter the prorated percentage of the bond's principal amount that has been redeemed or matured in box 5c for each credit allowance date. For the annual reporting period and December 15th credit allowance date, enter the total face amount of the qualified zone academy bonds issued during the calendar year multiplied by the percentage determined in step 2.

  • What are the rules for prorating a bond's credit allowance?

    If a qualified zone academy bond was redeemed or matured before the end of its term and an additional payment of tax-exempt interest was made, you must follow the proration rules. This means that you should divide the number of days in which the bond was outstanding during the period by the total number of days included in the 3-month period. The percentage of credit allowed for that credit allowance date is then multiplied by the credit amount determined in STEP 1.

  • What happens to the bond if it is redeemed or matures before the end of its term?

    If a qualified zone academy bond is redeemed or matures before the end of its term, the issuer must make an additional payment of tax-exempt interest equal to 30% of the remaining principal amount of the bond. This additional payment must be made within 90 days after the date on which the bond was redeemed or matured.

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Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Forms

Form 1097-BTC is one of the official tax forms used in the United States to report income, claim deductions and credits, calculate tax liability, and fulfill other tax-related obligations. The IRS is the federal agency responsible for administering and enforcing the internal revenue laws in the United States.

Here are some examples of Internal Revenue Service forms:

Form 1040: This is the primary individual income tax return form used by most taxpayers. It is used to report various types of income, claim deductions and credits, calculate tax liability, and determine whether a taxpayer owes additional tax or is entitled to a refund.

Form 1099: There are different variations of Form 1099, such as 1099-MISC, 1099-INT, 1099-DIV, etc. These forms are used to report income received by individuals or businesses from various sources other than employment, such as self-employment income, interest income, dividend income, and rental income.

Form W-2: This form is used by employers to report wages paid to employees and the taxes withheld from their pay. Employees use the information on Form W-2 to complete their individual tax returns.

Form 941: Employers use this form to report employment taxes, including federal income tax withheld, Social Security tax, and Medicare tax, for their employees.

Form 1065: This form is used by partnerships to report their income, deductions, and tax liability. Partnerships themselves do not pay income tax; instead, the partners report their share of partnership income on their individual tax returns.

Form 1120: This is the corporate income tax return form used by C corporations to report their income, deductions, and tax liability.

Form 990: This form is used by tax-exempt organizations, such as nonprofits and charities, to report their financial information, activities, and compliance with tax laws.

Form 8862: This form is used by taxpayers who previously claimed the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) but had it disallowed, and now want to claim it again.

These are just a few examples of the numerous IRS forms that exist to fulfill various tax-related obligations. The specific forms required for an individual or business depend on their unique circumstances, income sources, and deductions. It's advisable to consult the official website of the Internal Revenue Service (www.irs.gov) or seek professional tax advice to obtain accurate and up-to-date information regarding the specific IRS forms relevant to your tax situation.

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