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19 Answers Available

Answer ID		Summary
493		Why is the U.S. direct investment position in a particular foreign country usually much smaller than the assets of U.S. companies’ foreign affiliates in that country?
227		What data on the BE-45 are required on a quarterly basis, and is it mandatory?
226		How should I account for mergers and acquisitions on the BE-45?
225		Can we use estimates on the BE-45 survey?
224		I have transactions with countries that are not listed on the BE-45. Should I include those on the survey?
222		How should I report transactions data on the BE-45?
221		How should transactions with international organizations be reported on the BE-45?
219		Should I net losses against premiums on the BE-45?
218		Should I report on an accrual basis or cash basis on the BE-45?
217		We provide services to a U.S. affiliate of a German company. Is this transaction applicable to the BE-45?
216		We have insurance transactions with a German company, but we sent the payments to a Swiss bank. How should we report this transaction on the BE-45?
215		Do I need to submit a hard copy of the BE-45 form if I am submitting the form by fax or efile?
213		How can I obtain an MS Excel (.xls format) version of the BE-45 survey form?
210		I believe I am exempt from filing data on Schedule A and/or B of the BE-45 survey. What do I do?
208		Why do I need to complete the BE-45?
206		How do I request a filing extension for the BE-45?
205		How do I obtain another copy of the BE-45 survey, or additional overflow sheets?
204		When is the BE-45 survey due?
203		What is the threshold for having to file the BE-45 survey?

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