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This document contains official instructions for IRS Form 1116 , Foreign Tax Credit (Individual, Estate, or Trust) - a tax form released and collected by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), a subdivision of the U.S. Department of the Treasury.
Q: What is IRS Form 1116?
A: IRS Form 1116 is used for claiming the Foreign Tax Credit.
Q: Who needs to file IRS Form 1116?
A: Individuals, estates, or trusts claiming the Foreign Tax Credit need to file Form 1116.
Q: What is the Foreign Tax Credit?
A: The Foreign Tax Credit is a tax benefit that allows you to offset U.S. taxes paid on income earned abroad.
Q: Why would I need to file IRS Form 1116?
A: You would need to file Form 1116 if you have paid foreign taxes and wish to claim a credit on your U.S. tax return.
Q: How do I fill out IRS Form 1116?
A: You will need to provide information about the foreign taxes paid, income earned abroad, and calculate the foreign tax credit using the instructions provided with the form.
Q: When is the deadline for filing IRS Form 1116?
A: The deadline for filing Form 1116 is the same as the deadline for your individual, estate, or trust tax return (usually April 15th).
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