Under US Tax Law, a Multinational Corporation May Use Any Excess

question 38

True/False

Under U.S. tax law, a multinational corporation may use any excess tax credits generated in high-tax foreign countries to offset its net U.S. tax liabilities on earnings in low-tax foreign countries.

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Definitions:

Journal Entries

Entries made into an accounting ledger to document financial transactions, ensuring the debits equal the credits.

Voting Shares

Equity securities that grant the holder the right to vote on company matters, such as board elections and major corporate decisions.

Net Income

The net income of a business once all costs and taxes are subtracted from its total revenues.

Fair Value Through Other Comprehensive Income

A financial accounting method where certain assets are revalued periodically and changes are recorded in other comprehensive income.