244. What Real Estate Investors Need to Know About the 2024 Corporate Transparency Act (CTA)
Oct 24, 2023
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Learn about the 2024 Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) and its impact on real estate investors. Discover the filing requirements and penalties for non-compliance. Explore the exemptions and criteria outlined in the CTA, as well as reporting requirements. Understand the importance of filing for beneficial ownership interest and the need for collaboration between attorneys and accountants.
Real estate investors need to be aware of the 2024 Corporate Transparency Act and its reporting requirements for disclosing beneficial ownership information to FinCEN.
Entities formed or registered to do business in the U.S. must report details about their beneficial owners, such as name, address, taxpayer identification number, and ownership interests, with exemptions for certain entities subject to regulatory oversight.
Deep dives
Overview of the Podcast
In this episode of the Tax Mart REI podcast, the hosts discuss their show's history and ask for ideas from listeners on how to grow the show. They mention the number of episodes, listeners, and downloads they have received so far. They emphasize the importance of ratings, reviews, and sharing the podcast to reach more investors. They also mention their presence on social media platforms and their plans to expand. After this brief introduction, the hosts delve into the main topic of the episode: the Corporate Transparency Act, which will take effect on January 1, 2024. They explain that the act introduces new reporting requirements for entities formed or registered to do business in the U.S., requiring them to disclose information about their beneficial owners to FinCEN.
Reporting Requirements and Exemptions
The hosts further explain the specific reporting requirements of the Corporate Transparency Act in this segment. They mention that companies will need to report beneficial ownership information to Fincen, including details like name, address, taxpayer identification number, and the names and addresses of beneficial owners. They explain that beneficial owners are individuals who have substantial control over the entity or own or control 25% or more of the ownership interests. The hosts also mention the exemptions to the reporting requirements, which include large operating companies, nonprofits, political organizations, and certain entities already subject to regulatory oversight such as public companies, insurance companies, and banks.
Deadlines and Penalties
The hosts discuss the deadlines and penalties associated with the Corporate Transparency Act in this part of the podcast. They mention that existing entities formed before January 1, 2024, will have a year from that date to file their initial beneficial ownership information report. New entities formed on or after January 1, 2024, must file their initial report within 30 days of formation. The hosts emphasize the importance of timely filing and mention the potential $500 per day penalty for failure to comply, up to a maximum of $10,000. They also note that criminal penalties may apply in cases of deliberate misinformation on the reports. The hosts recommend reviewing the full requirements, seeking guidance from attorneys, and ensuring compliance with the upcoming regulations.
In this episode, Brandon and Thomas discuss the 2024 Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) and what you need to know, including:
- An overview of the Corporate Transparency Act
- Who it impacts and filing requirements
- Penalties for non-compliance
If you have LLCs or other entities, this is a must-listen episode.
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