Userid: CPM Schema: instrx Leadpct: 100% Pt. size: 8 Draft Ok to Print AH XSL/XML Fileid: … s/I990BL/201709/A/XML/Cycle07/source (Init. & Date) _______ Page 1 of 6 10:45 - 8-Sep-2017 The type and rule above prints on all proofs including departmental reproduction proofs. MUST be removed before printing. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service Instructions for Form 990-BL (Rev. September 2017) Information and Initial Excise Tax Return for Black Lung Benefit Trusts and Certain Related Persons Section references are to the Internal Revenue Code unless otherwise noted. Accounting Period The return must be on the basis of the established annual accounting Future developments. For the latest information about developments period of the organization. If the organization has no established related to Form 990-BL and its instructions, such as legislation enacted accounting period, the return should be on the basis of the calendar after they were published, go to IRS.gov/Form990bl. year. Accounting Methods General Instructions Gross income, receipts, and disbursements must be figured by the method of accounting regularly used by the organization in maintaining Purpose of Form its books and records, unless otherwise specified in the instructions. The Black Lung Benefits Revenue Act of 1977 (the Act) amended the Internal Revenue Code to impose excise tax on the sale of coal by the When and Where To File producer and established a trust fund (funded by the coal tax and certain This return, including Schedule A (Form 990-BL) if tax is due, must be other revenues) to be available for expenses of providing medical filed on or before the 15th day of the 5th month following the close of the benefits where not paid by the appropriate mine operator. filer's tax year. If the regular due date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or Form 990-BL is generally used by black lung benefit trusts to meet legal holiday, file on the next business day. File it at the following the reporting requirements of section 6033. If initial taxes are imposed on address: the trust or certain related parties, trusts must also file Schedule A (Form 990-BL), Initial Excise Taxes on Black Lung Benefit Trusts and Certain Internal Revenue Service Related Persons. 201 W. River Center Blvd. Stop 312, TE/GE Covington, KY 41011 Who Must File The trustee must file Form 990-BL for a trust exempt from tax under Tax-exempt organizations can use certain private delivery services section 501(a) and described in section 501(c)(21), unless the trust (PDS) designated by the IRS to meet the “timely mailing as timely filing” normally has gross receipts in each tax year of not more than $50,000. rule for tax returns. Go to IRS.gov/PDS for the current list of designated A trust that normally has gross receipts of $50,000 or less must file an services. annual electronic notice. See IRS.gov/Charities & Other Non-Profits and The PDS can tell you how to get written proof of the mailing date. click on “Annual Reporting & Filing”, and then click on “Annual electronic notice (e-Postcard) for small exempt organizations” for more information. Private delivery services can’t deliver items to P.O. boxes. You must use the U.S. Postal Service to mail any item to an IRS P.O. The initial excise taxes imposed on black lung benefit trusts, trustees, CAUTION! box address. and disqualified persons under sections 4951 and 4952 are reported on Schedule A (Form 990-BL). You may request an extension of time to file Form 990-BL by filing Form 8868, Application for Automatic Extension of Time To File an A black lung benefit trust required to file an annual information return Exempt Organization Return. and liable for tax under section 4952 should complete Form 990-BL and Rounding off to whole dollars. You may show the money items on the attach a completed Schedule A (Form 990-BL). A trust liable for section return and accompanying schedules as whole-dollar amounts. To do so, 4952 tax but not otherwise required to file Form 990-BL should complete drop amounts less than 50 cents and increase any amounts from 50 to the identification and signature area of Form 990-BL and attach a 99 cents to the next dollar. For example, $1.39 becomes $1 and $2.50 completed Schedule A (Form 990-BL). becomes $3. A trustee or disqualified person liable for section 4951 or 4952 tax If you have to add two or more amounts to figure the amount to enter should complete the heading (omitting the check boxes for application on a line, include cents when adding the amounts and round off only the pending, address change, and fair market value of assets) and signature total. area of Form 990-BL and attach a completed Schedule A (Form Attachments. If you need more space, attach separate sheets showing 990-BL). A trustee liable for sections 4951 and 4952 taxes reports both the same information in the same order as on the printed forms. Show taxes on one return. the totals on the printed forms. If no tax is due under section 4951 or 4952, do not file Schedule A Enter the trust's employer identification number (EIN) (or the (Form 990-BL). disqualified person's social security number (SSN)) on each sheet. Also, use sheets that are the same size as the forms and indicate clearly the Your Area Director will tell you what procedures to follow if the trust or line of the printed form to which the information relates. any related persons incur any liability for additional taxes and penalties based on sections 4951 and 4952. Penalties Form 990-BL will not be automatically mailed to the persons required If an organization fails to file timely, correctly, or completely, it will have to to file it but may be requested from the Forms Distribution Center for your pay $20 for each day ($100 a day if it is a large organization) during state by calling 1-800-TAX-FORM (1-800-829-3676). which such failure continues, unless it can be shown that the failure was due to reasonable cause. The maximum penalty with respect to any one An organization claiming an exempt status under section 501(c)(21) return is the smaller of $10,000 ($51,000 for a large organization) or 5% prior to the establishment of exempt status should file this return if its of the gross receipts of the organization for the year. All these amounts application for recognition of exemption is pending (including appeal of a are subject to inflationary adjustments in later years. The figures will be proposed adverse decision). updated in the next release of the Instructions. Sep 08, 2017 Cat. No. 10316J |
Page 2 of 6 Fileid: … s/I990BL/201709/A/XML/Cycle07/source 10:45 - 8-Sep-2017 The type and rule above prints on all proofs including departmental reproduction proofs. MUST be removed before printing. The IRS may make written demand that the delinquent return be filed Before the organization provides the documents, it may require that or the information furnished within a reasonable time after mailing of the individual requesting copies of the documents pay the fee. If the notice of the demand. The person failing to comply with the demand on organization has provided an individual making a request with notice of or before the date specified in the demand will have to pay $10 for each the fee, and the individual does not pay the fee within 30 days, or if the day the failure continues, unless there is reasonable cause. The individual pays the fee by check and the check does not clear upon maximum penalty imposed on all persons for failures with respect to any deposit, the organization may disregard the request. one return shall not exceed $5,000. If more than one person is liable for Additional information. See Regulations sections 301.6104(d)-1 any failures, all such persons are jointly and severally liable with respect through 301.6104(d)-3 for additional information on reasonable fees for to such failures. See section 6652(c). All these amounts are subject to providing copies, not filling requests for copies when material is widely inflationary adjustments in later years. The figures will be updated in the available, and other related information. next release of the Instructions. Exemption application. Any section 501(c)(21) organization that To avoid having to explain an incomplete return, if a part or line item submitted an application for recognition of exemption to the IRS after does not apply, enter “N/A” (not applicable) or “-0-” if an amount is zero. July 15, 1987, must make available for public inspection a copy of its application (together with a copy of any papers submitted in support of There are penalties for willful failure to file and for filing fraudulent its application) and any letter or other document issued by the IRS in returns and statements. (See sections 7203, 7206, and 7207.) response to the application. As in the case of annual returns, the copy of Large organization. A large organization is one that has gross receipts the application and related documents must be made available for greater than $1,028,500 for the tax year. inspection during regular business hours at the organization's principal office and at each of its regional or district offices having at least three employees. Public Inspection of Completed Penalties for failure to comply with public inspection require- 990-BL Returns and Approved ments. If a person does not comply with the requirement to permit public inspection of annual returns, there is a penalty of $20 for each day Exemption Applications during which such failure continues, unless there is reasonable cause. Through the IRS. Generally, the information reported on or with Form The maximum penalty imposed on all persons for failures that apply to 990-BL, including most attachments, is available for public inspection any one return is $10,000. (section 6104(b)). This applies both to information required by the form If a person does not comply with the public inspection of applications and to information furnished voluntarily. Approved applications for requirement, there is a penalty of $20 a day for each day during which exemption from federal income tax are also available for public such failure continues, unless there is reasonable cause. There is no inspection. maximum penalty limitation (see section 6652(c)). Exception. Part IV of Form 990-BL, Statement With Respect to Any person who willfully does not comply with the public inspection Contributors, etc., and Schedule A (Form 990-BL) are not open to public requirements for the annual return or application is subject to an inspection. additional penalty of $5,000 for each return or application (see section The public inspection rules do not apply to Form 990-BL and the 6685). attached Schedule A (Form 990-BL) filed by a trustee or disqualified If more than one person is liable for any penalty, all such persons person to report initial taxes on self-dealing or taxable expenditures. The shall be jointly and severally liable for each failure. public inspection rules also do not apply to the trustee or disqualified person's SSN or EIN. Use Form 4506-A, Request for Public Inspection or Copy of Exempt Specific Instructions or Political Organization IRS Form, to request a copy or to inspect an exempt organization return through IRS. There is a fee for photocopying, Identification Area but not for inspection at an IRS office. Period covered by the return. Enter the calendar year or fiscal year Through the organization—Annual return. An organization must, that corresponds to the accounting period being reported. during the 3-year period beginning with the due date (including extensions) of the Form 990-BL (or, if later, the date it is actually filed), Name and address. Enter the name and address of the trust. make its return available for public inspection. It must also provide If the return and a Schedule A (Form 990-BL) are filed by a trustee or copies of either all items that are available for public inspection or disqualified person liable for tax under section 4951 or 4952, then enter specifically identified items, if so requested. All parts of the return and all that person's name and address below the name of the trust. required schedules and attachments must be made available except Part IV of Form 990-BL and Schedule A (Form 990-BL) as discussed Include the suite, room, or other unit number after the street address. above. If the Post Office does not deliver mail to the street address and the filer has a P.O. box, show the box number instead of the street address. Inspection and requests for copies must be permitted during regular business hours at the organization's principal office and at each of its Foreign address. Enter the information in the following order: city or regional or district offices. This provision applies to any organization that town, state or province, and country. Follow the country's practice for files Form 990-BL, regardless of the size of the organization and whether entering the postal code, if any. Do not abbreviate the country name. or not it has any paid employees. Also, copies must be provided the “Return filed by.” Check only the box that applies to you. same business day they are requested unless unusual circumstances exist. In the case of unusual circumstances, the copies must be provided 1. Check the “Trust” box when the return is filed by a black lung by the next business day after the day the unusual circumstances cease benefit trust as an information return, or tax return, or both. to exist, but in no event may the delay exceed five business days. See 2. Check the “Trustee” box when the return is filed by a trustee Regulations section 301.6104(d)-1 for what constitutes unusual because of liability for taxes under section 4951 or 4952, or both. circumstances and the definition of regional and district offices. 3. Check the “Disqualified person” box when the return is filed by a When a request for copies is made in writing, the copies must disqualified person who is liable for section 4951 tax only. generally be sent within 30 days of the date the request was received. Taxpayer identification number. Enter the EIN of the black lung Note. A black lung benefit trust does not have to comply with individual benefit trust. If the return is being filed by a trustee or disqualified person, requests for copies if it makes this information widely available. This can also enter that person's SSN or EIN. be done by posting the application for tax exemption and/or an annual Each trust should have only one employer identification number. If information return on a readily accessible World Wide Website. the trust has more than one number and has not been advised which However, an organization that makes its information available this way one to use, you should notify the: must advise requesters how the material may be accessed. See Regulations section 301.6104(d)-2 for specific instructions. Fee for copies. An organization may charge a reasonable fee for providing copies. -2- |
Page 3 of 6 Fileid: … s/I990BL/201709/A/XML/Cycle07/source 10:45 - 8-Sep-2017 The type and rule above prints on all proofs including departmental reproduction proofs. MUST be removed before printing. Internal Revenue Service Center Line 4. Enter the amounts contributed by the trust to the Federal Black Attention: Entity Control, Stop 6273 Lung Disability Trust Fund as provided for by section 3(b)(3) of Public Ogden, UT 84201-0027 Law 95-227. Inform them what numbers the trust has, the name and address to Line 5. Enter the amounts paid for insurance exclusively covering which each number was assigned, and the address of its principal office. liabilities under sections 501(c)(21)(A)(i)(I), and 501(c)(21)(A)(i)(IV). For The IRS will then advise you which number to use. details, see Regulations section 1.501(c)(21)-1(d). Application pending, address change, and FMV of assets. Fill in Line 6. Enter the amounts paid to or for the benefit of miners or their these blocks only when a return must be filed for a trust. Enter the fair beneficiaries other than amounts included in lines 4 or 5. Such payments market value (FMV) of the trust's assets at the beginning of the could include direct payment of medical bills, etc., authorized by the Act operator's tax year within which the trust's tax year begins. and accident and health benefits for retired miners and their spouses and dependents. Signature. The return must be signed by the authorized trustee or trustees and also by any person, firm, or corporation who prepared the Line 7. Enter the total amount of compensation for the year of all return. If the return is prepared by a firm or corporation, it should be trustees. See Part III, line 26. signed in the name of the firm or corporation. Line 8. Enter the total of the salaries and wages of all employees other Paid preparer. Generally, anyone who is paid to prepare the return than those included in line 7. must sign the return and fill in the other blanks in the Paid Preparer Use Line 9. Enter the administrative expenses (including legal, accounting, Only area. An employee of the filing organization is not a paid preparer. actuarial, and trustee expenses) for the year other than salaries and The paid preparer must: wages paid to trustees and other employees. Sign the return in the space provided for the preparer's signature, Line 10. Attach a schedule, listing by type and amount, all allowable Enter the preparer information, and deductions that are not deductible elsewhere on Form 990-BL. Enter the Give a copy of the return to the organization. total of these deductions on line 10. See Regulations section The paid preparer must also enter the preparer's identifying number 1.501(c)(21)-1 for additional information. and the firm's EIN. The preparer's identifying number is the preparer's taxpayer identification number (PTIN). Part II—Balance Sheets Because the Form 990-BL is a publicly disclosable document, Complete the balance sheets on the basis of the accounting method regularly used by the trust in keeping its books and records. ! any information entered in this block will be publicly disclosed CAUTION (see Public Inspection of Completed 990-BL Returns and Line 19. Enter only liabilities of the trust as of the first and last days of Approved Exemption Applications). Any paid preparer whose identifying the tax year of the trust. Include payments for approved black lung number must be listed on Form 990-BL can apply for and obtain a PTIN claims that are due but not paid, accrued trustee fees, etc. Do not using Form W-12, IRS Paid Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN) include amounts for black lung claims being contested, the present value Application and Renewal. For more information about applying for a of payments for approved claims, or the estimated liability for future PTIN online, visit the IRS website at IRS.gov/Ptin. claims. Paid preparer authorization. On the last line of the Signature Block, Line 21. Enter the total of lines 19 and 20. That figure must equal the check “Yes,” if the IRS can contact the paid preparer who signed the figure for total assets reported on line 18 for both the beginning and end return to discuss the return. This authorization applies only to the of year. individual whose signature appears in the Paid Preparer Use Only section of Form 990-BL. It does not apply to the firm, if any, shown in that Part III—Questionnaire section. By checking “Yes,” to this box, the organization is authorizing the IRS to contact the paid preparer to answer any questions that arise General Instructions during the processing of the return. The Black Lung Benefits Revenue Act of 1977 imposes excise taxes and The organization is also authorizing the paid preparer to: penalties on acts of self-dealing between trusts and disqualified persons, Give the IRS any information missing from the return; and on taxable expenditures made by the trusts. These taxes and Call the IRS for information about processing the return; and penalties apply to the trust (section 4952), trustees (sections 4951 and Respond to certain IRS notices about math errors, offsets, and return 4952), and self-dealers (section 4951). The purpose of the questions is preparation. to determine whether there is any initial tax due under either of these two The organization is not authorizing the paid preparer to bind the sections. organization to anything or otherwise represent the organization before the IRS. Definitions The authorization will automatically end no later than the due date (excluding extensions) for filing the Form 990-BL. If the organization Self-dealing (Section 4951) wants to expand the paid preparer’s authorization or revoke it before it Self-dealing. For purposes of section 4951, the term “self-dealing” ends, see Pub. 947, Practice Before the IRS and Power of Attorney. means any direct or indirect: Check “No,” if the IRS should contact the organization or its trustee Sale, exchange, or leasing of real or personal property between a rather than the paid preparer. trust described in section 501(c)(21) and a disqualified person; Lending of money or other extension of credit between such a trust Part I—Analysis of Revenue and and a disqualified person; Furnishing of goods, services, or facilities between such a trust and a Expenses disqualified person; Line 1. Enter the total contributions received under section 192 from the Payment of compensation (or payment or reimbursement of coal mine operator who established the trust. expenses) by such a trust to a disqualified person; and Transfers to, or use by or for the benefit of, a disqualified person of Contributions to the trust must be in cash or property of the type in the income or assets of such a trust. which the trust is permitted to invest (i.e., public debt securities of the United States, obligations of a state or local government that are not in Special rules. For purposes of section 4951: default as to principal or interest, or time and demand deposits in a bank The transfer of personal property by a disqualified person to such a or insured credit union as described in section 501(c)(21)(D)(ii)). trust is treated as a sale or exchange if the property is subject to a mortgage or similar lien; Line 2. Enter the amounts received during the year from the sources If a bank or an insured credit union is a trustee of the trust or listed in 2a, b, c, and d. otherwise is a “disqualified person” with respect to the trust, any amount invested in checking accounts, savings accounts, certificates of deposit, -3- |
Page 4 of 6 Fileid: … s/I990BL/201709/A/XML/Cycle07/source 10:45 - 8-Sep-2017 The type and rule above prints on all proofs including departmental reproduction proofs. MUST be removed before printing. or other time or demand deposits in that bank or credit union constitutes Payment of benefits. For purposes of section 4951, a payment out of a lending of money; assets or income of a trust described in section 501(c)(21) for the The furnishing of goods, services, or facilities by a disqualified person purposes described in sections 501(c)(21)(A)(i)(I) and to such a trust is not an act of self-dealing if the furnishing is without 501(c)(21)(A)(i)(IV) is not considered an act of self-dealing. charge and if the goods, services, or facilities so furnished are used exclusively for the purposes specified in section 501(c)(21)(A); and The payment of compensation (and the payment or reimbursement of Taxable Expenditures (Section 4952) expenses) by such a trust to a disqualified person for personal services that are reasonable and necessary to carry out the exempt purpose of Taxable expenditure. For purposes of section 4952, the term “taxable the trust is not an act of self-dealing if the compensation (or payment or expenditure” means any amount paid or incurred by a trust described in reimbursement) is not excessive. See Regulations section 53.4951-1 for section 501(c)(21) other than for a purpose specified in that section. additional information. Correction. The terms “correction” and “correct” mean, with respect to Taxable period. The term “taxable period” means, with respect to any any taxable expenditure, placing the trust in a financial position not act of self-dealing, the period beginning with the date on which the act of worse than that in which it would have been if the taxable expenditure self-dealing occurs and ending on the earliest of: had not been made: 1. The date of mailing of a notice of deficiency under section 6212, 1. By recovering all or part of the expenditure to the extent recovery with respect to the tax imposed by section 4951(a)(1), is possible, and 2. The date on which the tax imposed by section 4951(a)(1) is 2. When full recovery is not possible, by contributions by the person assessed, or or persons whose liabilities for black lung benefit claims (as defined in section 192(e)) are to be paid out of the trust. 3. The date on which correction of the act of self-dealing is completed. Taxable period. The term “taxable period” means, with respect to any taxable expenditure, the period beginning with the date on which the Amount involved. The term “amount involved” means, for any act of taxable expenditure occurs and ending on the earlier of: self-dealing, the greater of the amount of money and the fair market value (FMV) of the other property given or the amount of money and the 1. The date of mailing a notice of deficiency under section 6212 FMV of the other property received. However, in the case of services with respect to the tax imposed by section 4952(a)(1), or described in section 4951(d)(2)(C), the amount involved is only the 2. The date on which the tax imposed by section 4952(a)(1) is excess compensation. For purposes of the preceding sentence, the assessed. FMV: 1. For the initial taxes imposed by section 4951(a), is determined as Specific Instructions of the date on which the act of self-dealing occurs; and Line 22. A “conformed” copy is one that agrees with the original 2. For additional taxes imposed by section 4951(b), is the highest document, and all amendments to it. If the copies are not signed, they FMV during the taxable period. must be accompanied by a written declaration signed by an officer authorized to sign for the organization certifying that they are complete Correction. The terms “correction” and “correct” mean, for any act of and accurate copies of the original documents. self-dealing, undoing the transaction to the extent possible, but in any case placing the trust in a financial position not worse than that in which Chemically or photographically reproduced copies of articles of it would be if the disqualified person were dealing under the highest incorporation showing the certification of an appropriate State official fiduciary standards. need not be accompanied by such a declaration. See Rev. Proc. 68-14, 1968-1 C.B. 768, for additional information. Disqualified person. The term “disqualified person” means, for a trust described in section 501(c)(21), a person who is: Line 23. If you answered “Yes,” to 23a(1), (2), (3), (4), or (5) and “No,” to 23b, notify each self-dealer and trustee who may be liable for initial 1. A contributor to the trust; taxes under section 4951 of the requirement to file a return for each year 2. A trustee of the trust; (or part of a year) and pay the applicable tax. The trust must also furnish 3. An owner of more than 10% of: the information required by Schedule A (Form 990-BL), Part I, Section A (other than columns (g) and (h)) on its own return. a. The total combined voting power of a corporation, For exceptions to the self-dealing rules, see Special Rules and b. The profits interest of a partnership, or Payment of Benefits, earlier. c. The beneficial interest of a trust or unincorporated enterprise, Line 24. If you answered “Yes,” complete Part I, Section B (other than which is a contributor to the trust; column (h)) and Part II of Schedule A (Form 990-BL). The trust must also 4. An officer, director, or employee of a person who is a contributor notify any trustees who may be liable for initial taxes under section 4952 to the trust; of the requirement to file Form 990-BL, Schedule A (Form 990-BL), and 5. The spouse, ancestor, lineal descendant, or spouse of a lineal to pay the tax. descendant of an individual described in 1, 2, 3, or 4; Line 25. If you answered “No,” or if there were multiple acts or 6. A corporation of which persons described in 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 own transactions giving rise to Chapter 42 taxes and all of them were not more than 35% of the total combined voting power; corrected, attach an explanation of each uncorrected act including the 7. A partnership in which persons described in 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 own names of all parties to the act, the date of the act, the amount involved, more than 35% of the profits interest; or why the act has not been corrected, and the date you expect correction to be made. 8. A trust or estate in which persons described in 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 hold more than 35% of the beneficial interest. Line 26. List each of the organization's officers, directors, trustees, and other persons having responsibilities or powers similar to those of For purposes of items 3a and 6 above, indirect stockholdings are officers, directors, or trustees. List all of these persons even if they did taken into account if they would be taken into account under section not receive any compensation from the organization. Show all forms of 267(c), except that, for purposes of this paragraph, section 267(c)(4) is compensation received by each listed officer, etc. Enter “-0-” in columns treated as providing that the members of the family of an individual are (c), (d), and (e) if none was paid. only those individuals described in item 5. For purposes of items 3b and c, 7, and 8, the ownership of profits or beneficial interests is determined Note. If you pay any other person, such as a management service by the rules for constructive ownership of stock provided in section company, for the services provided by any of your officers, directors, 267(c) (other than paragraph (3)), except that section 267(c)(4) is trustees, or key employees, report the compensation and other items on treated as providing that the members of the family of an individual are line 26 as if you had paid the officer, etc. directly. only those individuals described in item 5. Column (b). In column (b), a numerical estimate of average hours per week devoted to the position is required for a complete answer. Phrases such as “as needed” or “as required” are unacceptable. -4- |
Page 5 of 6 Fileid: … s/I990BL/201709/A/XML/Cycle07/source 10:45 - 8-Sep-2017 The type and rule above prints on all proofs including departmental reproduction proofs. MUST be removed before printing. Column (c). Include all forms of deferred compensation (whether or not Section A (Section 4951). Enter the information required in columns funded and whether or not the deferred compensation plan is a qualified (b) through (f). Enter “N/A” in columns (g) and (h). plan under section 401(a)) and payments to welfare benefit plans on behalf of the officers, etc. Section B (Section 4952). Enter the information required in columns (b) through (g). Enter “N/A” in column (h). Column (d). Enter expense allowances or reimbursements that the recipients must report as income on their separate income tax returns. When filer is a self-dealer, Section A only. A self-dealer liable for Examples include amounts for which the recipient did not account to the initial taxes under section 4951 completes this schedule by entering the organization or allowances that were more than the payee spent on information required by columns (b) through (g) of Section A, Part I. serving the organization. Include payments made under indemnification Enter “N/A” in column (h). Enter only the “prorated” portion of column (g) arrangements, the value of the personal use of housing, automobiles, or on line 1 of Part II. other assets owned or leased by the organization (or provided for the When filer is a trustee, Sections A and B. A trustee liable for initial organization's use without charge), as well as any other taxable and taxes under sections 4951 and 4952 completes this schedule by nontaxable fringe benefits. Get Pub. 525, Taxable and Nontaxable entering the required information in columns (b) through (h) (other than Income, for details. (g)) of Section A and/or Section B, Part I. For Section A, enter the Column (e). Enter salary, fees, bonuses, and severance payments “prorated” portion of column (h) on line 2 of Part II. For Section B, enter received by each person listed. the “prorated” portion of column (h) on line 4 of Part II. Black lung benefit trusts that pay salaries, wages, or other Part I—Initial Taxes on Self-dealing and Taxable compensation to officers or other employees are generally liable for filing Form 941, Employer's Quarterly Federal Tax Return, and Form 940, Expenditures Employer's Annual Federal Unemployment (FUTA) Tax Return, to report Disqualified persons and trustees who participate in acts of self-dealing social security, withholding, and federal unemployment taxes. with a section 501(c)(21) trust and who have tax years different from the trust should use their own tax years to figure the initial tax and file the Part IV—Statement With Respect to return. Contributors, etc. Initial Section 4951 taxes on self-dealer. An initial tax of 10% of the amount involved is imposed for each act of self-dealing between a Note. This part is not open for public inspection. disqualified person and a section 501(c)(21) trust, for each year (or part of a year) in the taxable period. The tax is paid by any disqualified Line 1. List the names and addresses of all persons whose person (other than a trustee acting only as such) who participated in the contributions during the tax year totaled $5,000 or more. act of self-dealing. In determining whether a person has contributed $5,000 or more, include only contributions of $1,000 or more from such person. Separate Initial Section 4951 taxes on trustee. When a tax is imposed on an and independent contributions need not be included if less than $1,000. act of self-dealing, any trustee who knowingly participated in such an act If a contribution is in the form of property and the fair market value is must pay a tax of 2 % of the amount involved in the act of self-dealing 1 2 readily ascertainable, the description and fair market value must be for each year (or part of a year) in the taxable period unless participation submitted. If the fair market value of the property is not readily in the act was not willful and was due to reasonable cause. ascertainable, you may submit an estimated value. Initial Section 4952 taxes on trust. An initial tax of 10% of the amount The term “person” includes individuals, fiduciaries, partnerships, of the expenditure is imposed on each taxable expenditure from the corporations, associations, trusts, and exempt organizations. assets of a section 501(c)(21) trust. The tax is paid by the trustee out of the assets of the trust. Line 2. If the trust receives contributions that are more than what the contributor can deduct under section 192, the person making the excess Initial Section 4952 taxes on trustee. When a tax is imposed on the contributions may be required to file Form 6069, Return of Excise Tax on trust for a taxable expenditure, any trustee who knowingly agreed to the Excess Contributions to Black Lung Benefit Trust Under Section 4953 expenditure must pay a tax of 2 % of the amount of the taxable 1 2 and Computation of Section 192 Deduction, and pay the tax imposed by expenditure unless such agreement was not willful and was due to section 4953(a). reasonable cause. Liability for tax. A person's liability for tax as a self-dealer or trustee Instructions for Schedule A (Form under sections 4951 and 4952 is joint and several. Therefore, if more than one person is liable for tax on an act of self-dealing as a self-dealer 990-BL) or trustee, they may prorate the tax among themselves. The IRS may assess a deficiency against one or more self-dealers or trustees liable Initial Excise Taxes on Black Lung Benefit for the tax under section 4951 or 4952, regardless of the apportionment of tax shown on the return, if the amount paid by all those who are liable Trusts and Certain Related Persons for a particular transaction, is less than the total tax due for that transaction. General Instructions Schedule A (Form 990-BL) is not open for public inspection. If you attach Part II—Summary of Taxes any exhibits to Schedule A (Form 990-BL), be sure to label them and Generally, no more than three lines in Part II will be completed on any write “Not open for public inspection” on them. return. However, when a trustee is liable for section 4951 initial taxes, Purpose of form. Use Schedule A (Form 990-BL) only to report initial both as a trustee and as a self-dealer, and is also liable for section 4952 taxes under section 4951 or 4952. Schedule A (Form 990-BL) must be initial taxes because of taxable expenditure involvement, enter the attached to a completed Form 990-BL. It cannot be filed separately. If no section 4951 taxes on lines 1 and 2 and enter the section 4952 tax on taxes are due under section 4951 or 4952, do not file Schedule A (Form line 4, with a total of the tax due on line 5. Pay in full with the return. 990-BL). Make the check or money order payable to the “United States Treasury”. In all other instances, follow “Specific Instructions” given above. Specific Instructions The payment of section 4951 tax for the tax year will not necessarily See Who Must File in the “General Instructions” and the “Specific satisfy the entire initial tax liability for an act of self-dealing. A self-dealer Instructions” of Form 990-BL for completing the identification area of this who is liable for tax under section 4951 must file Form 990-BL, schedule. Schedule A (Form 990-BL), and must pay the tax for each year (or part of a year) in the “taxable period.” When filer is a trust. A trust filing this schedule for a year in which there are initial taxes due under section 4951 or 4952 completes Part I as follows: -5- |
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