RD

Ravindu Dhananjaya

Founder, Form5472 & BR.LK

Founder of Form5472 and BR.LK. Helps non-resident founders form and run compliant US LLCs company formation, EIN/ITIN, banking, and IRS Form 5472 / 1120 / 1065 filings. Every guide on this site is written and reviewed against current IRS instructions for Forms 5472, 1120, 1065, and 7004.

Also writing at BR.LK →

Articles by Ravindu Dhananjaya (46)

Partnership Tax

Form 1065 for Foreign-Owned Multi-Member LLCs (2026): Complete Guide

Jul 4, 2026 • 14 min read
Penalties

Form 1065 Late Filing Penalty (2026): $255 Per Partner, Per Month Explained

Jul 4, 2026 • 10 min read
Partnership Tax

Forms 8804 & 8805 (2026): US Withholding for Foreign Partners Explained

Jul 3, 2026 • 11 min read
Partnership Tax

Schedule K-1 Explained for Non-Resident LLC Partners (2026)

Jul 2, 2026 • 11 min read
Penalties

How to Write a Reasonable Cause Statement the IRS Accepts (+ 5 Examples)

Jul 1, 2026 • 12 min read
How-To

How to File Form 1065 Online (2026): Step-by-Step for Foreign-Owned LLCs

Jun 30, 2026 • 12 min read
Country Guides

US LLC for Indian Founders (2026): Taxes, FEMA, and Form 5472 Compliance

Jun 29, 2026 • 13 min read
Tax Compliance

Single-Member vs Multi-Member LLC (2026): US Tax Filing for Non-Residents

Jun 27, 2026 • 12 min read
How-To

Pro Forma 1120 for Foreign-Owned LLCs (2026): Exactly Which Boxes to Fill

Jun 26, 2026 • 9 min read
Penalties

IRS CP215 Notice: What the $25,000 Form 5472 Penalty Letter Means (2026)

Jun 25, 2026 • 11 min read
Tax Compliance

Do You Need an ITIN to File Form 5472? (No: Here Is Why)

Jun 24, 2026 • 9 min read
Penalties

Never Filed Form 5472? What Happens and How to Fix It (2026)

Jun 23, 2026 • 13 min read
Comparisons

Form 5472 Filing: Online Service vs CPA (2026 Cost & Time Comparison)

Jun 21, 2026 • 11 min read
How-To

Form 5472 Instructions (2026): Every Part Explained Line by Line

Jun 20, 2026 • 15 min read
Comparisons

Best Form 5472 Filing Services in 2026 (Honest Comparison)

Jun 19, 2026 • 12 min read
Tax Compliance

Form 5472 With No Activity: Do You Still Need to File? (2026)

Jun 18, 2026 • 9 min read
LLC Formation

Wyoming vs Delaware vs New Mexico LLC for Non-Residents (2026)

Jun 17, 2026 • 12 min read
Tax Compliance

BOI Report vs IRS Filings (2026): What Foreign-Owned LLCs Still Must File

Jun 16, 2026 • 10 min read
Partnership Tax

Form 1065 Deadline (2026 & 2027): Dates Every Foreign-Owned LLC Must Know

Jun 15, 2026 • 9 min read
Penalties

Filing Form 5472 Late (2026): Prior-Year Returns Step by Step

Jun 13, 2026 • 12 min read
Country Guides

US LLC for Sri Lankan Founders (2026): Complete Tax & Compliance Guide

Jun 11, 2026 • 13 min read
Country Guides

US LLC for UK Residents (2026): HMRC + IRS Obligations Explained

Jun 9, 2026 • 13 min read
Tax Filing

12 Form 5472 Reportable Transaction Examples (With Dollar Amounts)

Jun 7, 2026 • 11 min read
How-To

Where to Mail or Fax Form 5472 in 2026 (+ Proof-of-Filing Tips)

Jun 5, 2026 • 8 min read
Comparisons

TurboTax Can't File Form 5472: Here Is What to Use Instead (2026)

Jun 3, 2026 • 9 min read
Tax Compliance

Closing a Foreign-Owned US LLC (2026): Final Form 5472, Dissolution & EIN

Jun 1, 2026 • 12 min read
Business Setup

Stripe & PayPal for Foreign-Owned US LLCs (2026): Setup and 1099-K Myths

May 30, 2026 • 11 min read
Tax Filing

What Is IRS Form 5472 (2026): Complete Guide for Foreign-Owned LLCs

Apr 15, 2026 • 12 min read
Penalties

Form 5472 Late Filing Penalty (2026): How to Avoid the $25,000 Fine

Apr 12, 2026 • 10 min read
Tax Compliance

Foreign-Owned LLC Tax Obligations in the US (2026): What You Must Know

Apr 10, 2026 • 14 min read
How-To

How to File Form 5472 Online (2026): Step-by-Step Guide

Apr 8, 2026 • 11 min read
Tax Filing

Form 5472 vs Form 1120 (2026): Key Differences Explained

Apr 5, 2026 • 9 min read
Penalties

IRS Penalty Abatement Letter (2026): How to Write a Reasonable Cause Request

Apr 2, 2026 • 13 min read
Business Setup

EIN for Foreign-Owned LLC (2026): How to Get Your Tax ID Number

Mar 28, 2026 • 8 min read
Tax Compliance

Disregarded Entity Tax Filing (2026): What Foreign LLC Owners Need to Know

Mar 25, 2026 • 10 min read
Tax Filing

10 Common Form 5472 Mistakes (2026): Errors That Trigger IRS Penalties

Mar 20, 2026 • 11 min read
How-To

How to Fax Form 5472 to the IRS (2026): Complete Submission Guide

Mar 15, 2026 • 7 min read
Tax Filing

Form 7004 Extension for Foreign-Owned LLCs (2026): How to Get More Time to File

Mar 12, 2026 • 9 min read
Business Setup

Best State to Form a US LLC as a Foreigner (2026): Wyoming vs Delaware vs Florida

Mar 8, 2026 • 13 min read
Business Setup

US LLC for Non-Residents (2026): Complete Setup and Tax Guide

Mar 5, 2026 • 15 min read
Tax Compliance

Form 5472 Reportable Transactions (2026): What Counts and What Doesn't

Mar 1, 2026 • 11 min read
Business Setup

How to Open a US Bank Account for Your LLC as a Non-Resident (2026)

Feb 25, 2026 • 12 min read
Tax Filing

Form 5472: CPA vs DIY Filing (2026): Which Is Right for You?

Feb 20, 2026 • 10 min read
Tax Compliance

Annual Report vs Tax Filing for LLCs (2026): What's the Difference?

Feb 15, 2026 • 8 min read
Tax Compliance

IRS Audit for Foreign-Owned LLCs (2026): What to Expect and How to Prepare

Feb 10, 2026 • 12 min read
Tax Filing

Form 5472 for Multi-Member LLCs and Partnerships (2026): Filing Guide

Feb 5, 2026 • 11 min read