A US-Based Corporation Has $8,000 in Total Foreign Tax Credits (FTC)

question 36

Multiple Choice

A U.S.-based corporation has $8,000 in total foreign tax credits (FTC) on a consolidated basis. The firm's overall FTC limitation is $5,000. What is the firm's U.S. tax liability or excess FTC?

• A) $0
• B) $3,000
• C) $5,000
• D) $8,000
• E) the firm has $3,000 in excess FTCs that can be carried back or forward

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