Get Irs 8891 2012-2026

The IRS 8891 form is used by U.S. citizens or residents to report contributions to Canadian registered retirement savings plans and income funds, as well as to defer U.S. income tax on certain earnings. This guide provides a clear, step-by-step approach to completing the form online, ensuring you have the necessary information at hand.

Follow the steps to successfully complete the IRS 8891 online.

1. Press the ‘Get Form’ button to access the IRS 8891 form and open it in your document editor.
2. Input your name and address exactly as it appears on your Form 1040.
3. Enter your U.S. social security number or individual taxpayer identification number in the identifying number field.
4. For line 1, specify the name of your plan custodian.
5. Provide the account number associated with your plan in the corresponding field.
6. Fill in the address of the plan custodian.
7. Choose the type of plan by checking the appropriate box for Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) or Registered Retirement Income Fund (RRIF).
8. Indicate your status in the plan by checking the box that applies to you; either Beneficiary or Annuitant.
9. If applicable, respond to question 6a regarding any previous elections to defer U.S. income tax.
10. Complete lines for distributions received and taxable distributions in section 7, ensuring to include these amounts on Form 1040.
11. If you have any contributions or undistributed earnings to report in section 9 and 10, enter those accordingly.
12. After all fields are completed, review your information for accuracy, and then save your changes or download, print, and share the form as necessary.

Complete your IRS 8891 form online today and ensure your tax compliance!