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Application for Extension of Time to File FATCA Form 8966

Rev. November 2015

The document is a form titled 'Application for Extension of Time To File FATCA Form 8966' from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) under the Department of the Treasury. The form is used by filers to request an extension to file Form 8966, which is related to Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA). Filers need to provide their taxpayer identification number (TIN), global intermediary identification number (GIIN), and contact details. For sponsored entities or intermediaries, their respective TINs and GIINs are also required. The form includes options for filing electronically or on paper and allows requesting an additional extension with sufficient cause.

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FAQ
  • What happens if I need an additional extension after receiving the first one?

    If you have already received the automatic 90-day extension and need an additional extension, you can check the box on line 13 of Form 8809-I and complete line 14 to explain why you need an additional extension. Be sure to provide sufficient cause as to why you weren't able to file by the date granted by the first extension request.

  • Who can file Form 8809-I?

    Foreign financial institutions, sponsoring entities, and trustees can file Form 8809-I to request an extension of time to file certain reports required under FATCA regulations.

  • What is a Sponsoring Entity or trustee?

    A Sponsoring Entity or trustee is an entity that files reports on behalf of a foreign financial institution, sponsoring FFI, or Trustee-documented account. This entity can be a domestic or foreign entity and must have a relationship with the foreign financial institution, sponsoring FFI, or trustee-documented account.

  • What information is required on Form 8809-I?

    Form 8809-I requires the filer's name, address, and contact information. For a Sponsoring Entity or trustee filing on behalf of a Sponsored FFI, Sponsored Direct Reporting NFFE, or Trustee-Documented Trust, additional information is required, including the entity's name, address, and GIIN (if applicable), as well as the filer's method of filing Form 8809-I.

  • What is Form 8809-I used for?

    Form 8809-I is used by foreign financial institutions, sponsoring entities, and trustees to request an extension of time to file certain reports required under FATCA regulations.

  • Is a signature required for an automatic 90-day extension?

    No signature is required for an automatic 90-day extension. However, a separate Form 8809-I must be filed for each method of filing Form 8866.

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