Bonita Is the Owner of a U

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Essay

Bonita is the owner of a U.S.- based business with some operations in France. The operations in France generated
$200,000 of taxable income which is included in her total taxable income of $2,000,000. Her U.S. tax liability befor is $705,690. Determine the allowable foreign tax credit assuming taxes paid to France as follows:
a. $40,000.
b. $80,000.

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Definitions:

Tax Deductible

Refers to certain expenses that can be subtracted from income to reduce the total taxable income.

Capital Gains

Profit earned from the sale of assets like stocks or real estate, where the sale price exceeds the purchase price.

Ordinary Income

Income earned from standard operations of a business or through wages, as opposed to capital gains or investment income.

Profitability of Operations

An assessment of how efficiently a company generates profit from its core business activities, excluding peripheral activities.