Which of the Following Tax Rules Applies to an Excess

question 68

Multiple Choice

Which of the following tax rules applies to an excess foreign tax credit (FTC) that arises in 2017?

• A) The excess FTC is first carried back to 2016 and any excess is carried forward for 10 years.
• B) The excess FTC is first carried back to 2015, then 2016, and any excess is carried forward for 20 years.
• C) The excess FTC is first carried back to 2014, then 2015, then 2016, and any excess is carried forward for 5 years.
• D) The excess FTC is carried forward 10 years, with no carryback allowed.

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Definitions:

Sole Proprietorship

A business owned and operated by a single individual, with no distinction between the business and the owner.

Business Debts

Financial obligations that a business owes to creditors, which can include loans, bonds, and other forms of borrowing.

Liability

A legal obligation or responsibility that can be enforced by law, typically involving debts or financial obligations.

General Partnership

A business structure where two or more individuals share ownership, profits, and liabilities of the business.