Form 4466 is the application for a refund when the corporation overpays on their estimated taxes and wants a refund of that amount to be processed quickly. This form does not replace any filing requirements of Form 1120 that the corporation may have.

Per the IRS,

"A corporation that overpaid its estimated tax for the tax year may apply for a quick refund if the overpayment is:

• At least 10% of the expected tax liability, and

• At least $500.

The overpayment is the excess of the estimated income tax the corporation paid during the tax year over the final income tax liability expected for the tax year, at the time this application is filed."

Creating Form 4466

To generate this form in Drake Tax, first complete the ES screen to show the Estimated Taxes Paid (on the left side). This is needed to calculate lines 1 and 2 and allow the estimated tax deposit details to flow to Form 4466. Then, on the PRNT screen, check the box Calculate Form 4466 (application for quick refund). This will produce Form 4466 in View/Print mode.

Filing Form 4466

Form 4466 must be filed by the regular due date of the corporate return with the appropriate IRS center. It must be filed before the tax return is filed. The IRS will review the form within 45 days of filing.

"File Form 4466 after the end of the corporation’s tax year, and no later than the due date for filing the corporation’s tax return (not including extensions). Form 4466 must be filed before the corporation files its tax return. An extension of time to file the corporation’s tax return will not extend the time for filing Form 4466."

"Complete and file an original, signed Form 4466 with the applicable Internal Revenue Service Center... The corporation must also file Form 4466 with its income tax return. Attach either the signed Form 4466 or an unsigned Form 4466 with the same information stated on the signed Form 4466."

Review the Form 4466 Instructions for more information.