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Brendan paid $950 to Brazil in foreign income taxes.His total income was $52,500,which included $12,000 of investment income from Brazil.His U.S.tax liability is $8,000.Brendan's foreign tax credit is:
A) $0.
B) $950.
C) $1,829.
D) $12,000.
Foreign Tax Credit
A non-refundable tax credit for income taxes paid to a foreign government as a result of foreign income tax withholdings, aimed at reducing double taxation.
Investment Income
Income earned from the ownership of investments like stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and other financial assets.
U.S. Tax Liability
The total amount of tax owed to the U.S. government, including federal, state, and local taxes, by an individual, corporation, or other entity in a given tax year.
- Understand the utilization and computation of foreign tax credits to prevent double taxation.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the utilization and computation of foreign tax credits to prevent double taxation.
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