Fill out 966 (Corporate Dissolution or Liquidation) online
Form 966 is used to report the adoption of a resolution or plan to dissolve a corporation or liquidate its stock. It notifies the IRS that the corporation intends to cease operations.
How to fill out 966 (Corporate Dissolution or Liquidation)
Enter corporation information
Provide the corporation name, EIN, address, date of incorporation, place of incorporation, and the IRS service center where returns are filed.
Describe the dissolution plan
Enter the date the resolution or plan was adopted, the total number of shares outstanding, and whether this is a complete or partial liquidation.
Attach the resolution
Include a certified copy of the resolution or plan of dissolution, including any amendments. If the plan is amended later, file an additional Form 966 within 30 days of the amendment.
Sign and file
An authorized officer must sign the form. File within 30 days of adopting the resolution. Remember to also file a final corporate return (checking the "final return" box).
About 966 (Corporate Dissolution or Liquidation)
Who needs this form
Corporations (including S corporations) that have adopted a resolution or plan of dissolution or complete or partial liquidation. Required by Section 6043(a) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Where to submit
File with the IRS service center where the corporation files its income tax return. Must be filed within 30 days of adopting the resolution or plan.
Source and content freshness
- Reviewed: 2026-02-16
- Filing deadlines may shift for weekends and holidays. Verify due dates with official instructions.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Not filing within 30 days of adopting the dissolution resolution
- Forgetting to attach a certified copy of the resolution or plan
- Not filing a final corporate tax return (Form 1120 or 1120-S) after dissolution
- Confusing corporate dissolution with state-level dissolution (Form 966 is federal only)
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Do I still need to file a final tax return after filing Form 966?
Yes. Form 966 only notifies the IRS of your plan to dissolve. You must still file a final corporate income tax return (Form 1120 or 1120-S) for the short tax year ending on the date of dissolution, checking the "Final return" box. You should also file final employment tax returns and any other applicable returns.
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