Which of the Following Statements Regarding the Translation of Foreign

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding the translation of foreign income taxes is true?

• A) Translation of foreign taxes into U.S. dollars helps manage the U.S. balance of trade.
• B) Foreign taxes are translated into U.S. dollars only when such translation provides a tax benefit to the taxpayer.
• C) Foreign taxes typically are paid in a foreign currency and, thus, must be converted to U.S. dollars when used as a FTC on a U.S. return.
• D) Translation of foreign taxes into U.S. dollars encourages foreign corporations to set up operations in the United States.

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Definitions:

Tariff

A tariff is a tax imposed by a government on imported or exported goods, often used to protect domestic industries or generate revenue.

Import-Competing Clauses

Provisions that protect domestic industries by limiting or imposing conditions on the import of similar foreign goods.

Import Reduction Acts

Legislation designed to decrease the importation of goods into a country to protect domestic industries.

Trade Protection

Policies that limit imports.