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Form 1116 Foreign Tax Credit (Individual, Estate, or Trust) Attach to Form 1040, 1040NR, 1041, or 990-T. See separate instructions. OMB No. 1545-0121 2008 Attachment Sequence No. Department of the

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How to fill out 2008 form 1116 foreign:

1. Start by gathering all necessary documents, including your foreign tax return, Form 1099-DIV or Form 1099-INT, and any supporting documents for foreign taxes paid.
2. Fill out the basic information section of the form, including your name, address, and taxpayer identification number.
3. Enter the total foreign taxes paid in the appropriate section of the form, making sure to convert any foreign currency to U.S. dollars using the applicable exchange rate.
4. Complete Part I of the form, which requires you to provide information about your foreign income and deductions. Include details such as the type of income, the country it was earned in, and the amount received.
5. Proceed to Part II of the form, where you need to calculate the limitation on foreign taxes. This involves determining the taxable income from foreign sources and U.S. sources, and calculating the ratio between the two.
6. Complete Part III of the form, which involves allocating the amount of foreign taxes paid between the foreign income and the U.S. source income.
7. Double-check all the information entered on the form, making sure it is accurate and complete. Attach any required supporting documents and sign the form before mailing it to the appropriate IRS address.

Who needs 2008 form 1116 foreign:

1. U.S. taxpayers who have earned income from foreign sources in 2008.
2. Individuals who have paid foreign taxes on their foreign source income and are seeking to claim a foreign tax credit.
3. Taxpayers who want to report and offset their U.S. tax liability using the foreign taxes paid on their foreign income.

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What is form 1116 foreign tax?

Form 1116 is used by individuals and corporations to claim a tax credit for foreign taxes paid on income earned from foreign sources.

Who is required to file form 1116 foreign tax?

Any individual or corporation that has paid foreign taxes on income earned from foreign sources and wishes to claim a tax credit may be required to file form 1116.

How to fill out form 1116 foreign tax?

To fill out form 1116, you need to provide detailed information about your foreign income, foreign taxes paid, and the calculation of your foreign tax credit. The form also requires you to attach supporting documents, such as copies of your foreign tax returns.

What is the purpose of form 1116 foreign tax?

The purpose of form 1116 is to allow individuals and corporations to claim a tax credit for foreign taxes paid on income earned from foreign sources, thereby mitigating double taxation.

What information must be reported on form 1116 foreign tax?

Form 1116 requires you to report your foreign income, foreign taxes paid, and the calculation of your foreign tax credit. Additionally, you may need to provide information about any foreign tax carryovers or adjustments.