What Business Owners Need to Know

The CTA aims to combat financial crime and corruption by requiring businesses to report information about their beneficial owners – the individuals who ultimately control or benefit from the company.

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What Business Owners Need to Know

The CTA aims to combat financial crime and corruption by requiring businesses to report information about their beneficial owners – the individuals who ultimately control or benefit from the company.

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What is a Beneficial Owner?

A beneficial owner is not always the person listed on the company documents. It’s an individual who meets any of the following criteria: 

  • Owns 25% or more of the company’s shares
  • Exercises substantial control over the company, even without direct ownership
  • Receives substantial economic benefits from the company

What Does the CTA Mean for Your Business?

Over 30 million small businesses are expected to be impacted by the Corporate Transparency Act. If you own or manage a business registered in the United States, you may be required to file a Beneficial Ownership Information Report (BOI) with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN).

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Get a free initial consultation to discuss your business's ambitions. After the call, we will request some limited additional information to help us refine your estimated credit benefits. This step usually takes 1-2 hours of your time. 

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Once the full scope of work is agreed to, we request additional information and conduct interviews in order to determine the final amount of R&D costs under section 174 for the R&D credit. We create a detailed deliverable to support the results, including substantiation for the activities included as R&D.

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When Do You Need to File the BOIR Form?

The deadlines for filing a BOIR Form under the CTA can vary depending on when your company was formed and whether you are updating the information. Here are some deadlines to remember:

  • Established before January 1st, 2024: You have until January 1, 2025, to file a BOIR.
  • Established after January 1st, 2024: You have 90 days from the date of formation to file a BOIR.

Updating Your BOIR Form: If there are any changes to your company’s beneficial ownership information, you must submit the update within one year of the change.

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Stay Compliant with Strategic Tax Planning The new requirements of the Corporate Transparency Act can be complex, especially for smaller businesses. At STP, we have a team of CPAs and tax professionals trained to help you determine if you need to file a BOI report, identify and verify your beneficial owners, and gather the important information with ease so that you can stay compliant.

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FAQs

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Are there any exemptions to the Corporate Transparency Act reporting requirements?

Certain types of entities, like public companies and nonprofits, are exempt from the CTA.

Can I file the BOI Report myself?

Yes, but it can be complex. Consider consulting a qualified professional to ensure accuracy and timely compliance.

What happens if I don’t file or file inaccurately?

Penalties can include fines up to $10,000 and even criminal charges.

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