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Form 8966C: Cover Sheet for Form 8966 Paper Submissions
IRS Form 8966C is the Cover Sheet for Form 8966 Paper Submissions, used to transmit paper Forms 8966 to the IRS by the due date specified in those forms' instructions.
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IRS Form 8966C - Cover Sheet for Form 8966 Paper Submissions
IRS Form 8966C is the Cover Sheet for Form 8966 Paper Submissions, used to transmit paper Forms 8966 to the IRS by the due date specified in those forms' instructions.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Ensure only one box is checked on Line 1 of Form 8966-C; this is a critical requirement.
- 2Filing without ensuring only one box is checked on Line 1 of Form 8966-C.
- 3Entering a TIN when the filer has been assigned a GIIN (or vice versa).
- 4Having the identifying information on Form 8966-C mismatch the Forms 8966.
- 5Failing to include the required signature, title, and date on the cover sheet.
Plain English
This form acts as a cover sheet when you are mailing in physical copies of Form 8966. It tells the Internal Revenue Service what type of Form 8966s you are sending—like originals or corrections—and how many there are. You must send this entire page along with your Forms 8966.
Submission Date
- Filing date: 2016-11-08 00:00:00
- Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
- Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.
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What this form is for
- Use this form when transmitting paper Forms 8966 (FATCA Report) to the Internal Revenue Service.
- Do not use this form when filing electronically, unless a hardship waiver is in place.
- Check Form 8966 instead when submitting the actual FATCA report being covered by this cover sheet.
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Use this form or another form?
Transmitting corrected, amended, or voided reports
This form must be used to transmit each type of Form 8966 separately (per line 1).
✓ Ensure all attached Forms 8966 are marked consistently with the box checked on Line 1.
Filing electronically
If filing electronically, you do not need to use Form 8966-C.
✓ Confirm that electronic submission is appropriate based on hardship waiver status.
Transmitting original reports
Use a separate Form 8966-C for each type of Form 8966 being sent (original, amended, corrected, voided).
✓ Verify the correct box on Line 1 matches the report type attached.
Deadline or filing window
The Form 8966-C must accompany the paper Forms 8966 by the due date specified within the instructions for those accompanying forms. The source does not specify an extension period for filing via this cover sheet, but it mandates timely submission.
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What you need before filling it out
Name of filer
The name of the person or entity submitting the form · Top identifying information section
Type of paper (Line 1)
Check one box: Original, Amended, Corrected, Voided · Line 1 check boxes
Number of paper Forms 8966 attached (Line 2)
The total count of accompanying Form 8966 documents · Line 2 field
GIIN/TIN
GIIN if assigned by IRS, otherwise EIN · Top identifying information section
Mailing Address
Internal Revenue Service FATCA, Stop 6052 AUSC 3651 South IH 35 Austin, Texas 78741 · Where and when to file instructions
Before you submit
- 1Ensure only one box is checked on Line 1 (Type of paper Forms 8966 attached).
- 2Verify the identifying information at the top matches exactly what is entered on the accompanying Form 8966.
- 3Confirm the GIIN or EIN is correctly entered in the appropriate field at the top.
- 4Enter the accurate number of paper Forms 8966 being transmitted on Line 2.
- 5If transmitting corrected, amended, or voided reports, ensure all attached Forms 8966 are marked consistently with the box checked on Line 1.
- 6Sign and print your Title on the declaration section.
- 7Include the Date and Daytime phone number below your signature.
How to file this form
- 1Complete the identifying information at the top of Form 8966-C, ensuring the Name of filer matches Forms 8966.
- 2Check only one box on Line 1 to designate the type of paper Form 8966 being submitted (Original, Amended, Corrected, or Voided).
- 3Enter the exact count of attached paper Forms 8966 on Line 2.
- 4Sign, provide your Title, and enter the Date and Daytime phone number in the declaration section.
- 5Send Form 8966-C (along with the paper Forms 8966) to Internal Revenue Service FATCA, Stop 6052 AUSC 3651 South IH 35 Austin, Texas 78741 by the due date specified in the instructions for Form 8966.
Known limitations
- 1If Forms 8966 are submitted electronically, Form 8966-C should not be used.
- 2A separate Form 8966-C must be used to transmit each type of Form 8966 (original, amended, corrected, or voided).
- 3The identifying information on Form 8966-C must match the information entered on the attached Forms 8966.
- 4If a filer has been assigned a Global Intermediary Identification Number (GIIN) by the IRS, that number must be entered on the GIIN line; otherwise, the Employer Identification Number (EIN) must be used for the TIN line.
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Entity Info
1 items
Name and taxpayer ID of the entity claiming the credit.
Credit Info
1 items
Type of credit or incentive being claimed.
Calculation
2 items
The base amount used to calculate the credit.
Calculated credit amount after applying formulas and limitations.
Certification
1 items
Detailed breakdown supporting the credit calculation.
Signatures
1 items
Sign and date the form.
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Fillable formOpen in Editor->The current edition is Revision December 2016 (Rev. 12-2016). The source does not point to a separate page for the latest information, but it provides all necessary details on Form 8966-C itself.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Edition date — confirm the revision reads December 2016.
- Fee — Not stated in the official source.
- Mailing address — ensure the destination is Internal Revenue Service FATCA, Stop 6052 AUSC 3651 South IH 35 Austin, Texas 78741.
- Signature — confirm a signature and printed Title are provided on the designated line.
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After you file
- 1Return this entire Form 8966-C page to the Internal Revenue Service.
- 2Keep a copy of the completed Form 8966-C and all attached Forms 8966.
- 3Ensure that if transmitting corrected, amended, or voided reports, all attached Forms 8966 are correctly marked and consistent with the box checked on line 1.
- 4Send the Form 8966-C and paper Forms 8966 by the due date specified in the instructions for Form 8966.
Sources
- SRCForm 8966-C (Rev. December 2016) is the Cover Sheet for Form 8966 Paper Submissions.
- SRCThe purpose of Form 8966-C is to transmit paper Forms 8966, FATCA Report, to the Internal Revenue Service.
- SRCLine 1 requires checking only one box: Original, Amended, Corrected, or Voided.
- SRCIf submitting corrected, amended, or voided reports, all attached Forms 8966 must be correctly marked and consistent with the box checked on line 1.
- SRCForm 8966-C should be sent to: Internal Revenue Service FATCA, Stop 6052 AUSC 3651 South IH 35 Austin, Texas 78741.
- SRCThe estimated average time needed to complete and file Form 8966-C is 7 minutes.
Common confusion points
What should I do if I am submitting multiple types of Form 8966 (e.g., one original and one amended)?
Each type must be transmitted with a separate Form 8966-C, so you need more than one cover sheet for different report types.
→ Check the box on Line 1 for each distinct type of paper Form 8966 being submitted.
Do I still need to use Form 8966-C if I am filing electronically?
If Forms 8966 are submitted electronically, do not use Form 8966-C.
→ Only use the cover sheet when transmitting paper Forms 8966 to the Internal Revenue Service.
How many copies of Form 8966 should I attach if I check 'Original' on Line 1?
The number of attached forms is entered on Line 2, and you must ensure all attached Forms 8966 are correctly marked as original.
→ Verify the count listed on Line 2 matches the physical count of the attached paper Forms 8966.
If I have a GIIN, where do I put it? What if I don't have one?
If you have been assigned a Global Intermediary Identification Number (GIIN) by the IRS, enter that number on the line for GIIN. If you do not have a GIIN, enter your EIN on the line for TIN.
→ Confirm the number entered matches either your official GIIN or your Employer Identification Number (EIN).
What if I am submitting a corrected Form 8966? Do all attached forms need to be marked as 'Corrected'?
If this transmittal is submitting corrected reports, ensure all attached Forms 8966 submitted under this cover sheet are correctly marked and consistent with the box checked on Line 1.
→ Check the 'Corrected' box on Line 1 and visually confirm every attached Form 8966 bears the correct marking.
Where exactly do I send the Form 8966-C and the paper Forms 8966?
Send them to: Internal Revenue Service FATCA, Stop 6052 AUSC 3651 South IH 35 Austin, Texas 78741.
→ Confirm the mailing address matches this specific location.
What if I am submitting a Voided Form 8966? Does that mean it was filed incorrectly?
Not stated in the official source — verify on the agency site (though typically 'Voided' means the report is canceled or invalid).
→ Ensure you check the 'Voided' box on Line 1 and attach the corresponding paper Form 8966.
Must I sign the cover sheet before sending it?
Yes
the form requires a signature declaration:
I declare that I have examined this return and accompanying documents and, to the best of my knowledge and belief, they are true, correct, and complete."
Locate the 'Sign Here' section on the page and affix your signature.
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- Use a separate Form 8966-C to transmit each type of Form 8966.
Questions about IRS Form 8966C
What is IRS Form 8966C used for?
This form acts as a cover sheet when you are mailing in physical copies of Form 8966. It tells the Internal Revenue Service what type of Form 8966s you are sending—like originals or corrections—and how many there are. You must send this entire page along with your Forms 8966.
Who must file IRS Form 8966C?
The filer is anyone transmitting paper Forms 8966, which relates to the FATCA Report. The identifying information on Form 8966-C must match what is entered on the accompanying Forms 8966.
What information does IRS Form 8966C require?
The form collects the filer's name and Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) or Global Intermediary Identification Number (GIIN). Line 1 requires checking the type of paper Form 8966 being transmitted, and Line 2 requires entering the number of attached Forms 8966.
When is IRS Form 8966C due?
The Form 8966-C must be sent by the due date specified in the instructions for Form 8966. The form itself has an estimated average completion time of 7 minutes.
Where do I file IRS Form 8966C?
Form 8966-C and the paper Forms 8966 should be sent to: Internal Revenue Service FATCA, Stop 6052 AUSC 3651 South IH 35 Austin, Texas 78741. If filing electronically (and not having a hardship waiver), this cover sheet is not used.
How do I complete IRS Form 8966C?
First, fill out all required identifying information at the top of Form 8966-C. Next, check only one box on Line 1 to indicate if the Forms 8966 are Original, Amended, Corrected, or Voided. Finally, sign and date the form where indicated before sending it in.
What happens if IRS Form 8966C is filed incorrectly?
If the identifying information on Form 8966-C does not match the Forms 8966, or if you fail to check only one box on Line 1, the submission may be incorrectly processed by the Internal Revenue Service.
What should I do if I am submitting multiple types of Form 8966 (e.g., one original and one amended)?
Each type must be transmitted with a separate Form 8966-C, so you need more than one cover sheet for different report types. Check the box on Line 1 for each distinct type of paper Form 8966 being submitted.
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