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Chapter 24Chapter 24
Taxation of International Transactions
Taxation of International Transactions
Eugene Willis, William H. Hoffman, Jr.,Eugene Willis, William H. Hoffman, Jr.,David M. Maloney and William A. RaabeDavid M. Maloney and William A. Raabe
Copyright ©2004 SouthCopyright ©2004 South--Western/Thomson LearningWestern/Thomson Learning
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Overview Of International Taxation (slide 1 of 2)
Overview Of International Taxation (slide 1 of 2)
• The U.S. taxes U.S. taxpayers on “worldwide” income
• The U.S. allows a Foreign Tax Credit to be claimed against the U.S. tax to reduce double-taxation (U.S. and foreign) of the same income
• The U.S. taxes U.S. taxpayers on “worldwide” income
• The U.S. allows a Foreign Tax Credit to be claimed against the U.S. tax to reduce double-taxation (U.S. and foreign) of the same income
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Overview Of International Taxation (slide 2 of 2)
Overview Of International Taxation (slide 2 of 2)
• The U.S. taxes non-resident aliens and non-resident entities on U.S. income– If a person lives in the U.S. for a long enough
time, that person is a “resident” and is taxed as a U.S. citizen on world-wide income
• The U.S. taxes non-resident aliens and non-resident entities on U.S. income– If a person lives in the U.S. for a long enough
time, that person is a “resident” and is taxed as a U.S. citizen on world-wide income
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International Tax Treaties(slide 1 of 3)
International Tax Treaties(slide 1 of 3)
• Tax treaties exist between the U.S. and many other countries– These treaties are designed to eliminate or
minimize double-taxation on the same income– The treaties also identify which country (host or
residence country) has original taxing authority over specific types of income
• Tax treaties exist between the U.S. and many other countries– These treaties are designed to eliminate or
minimize double-taxation on the same income– The treaties also identify which country (host or
residence country) has original taxing authority over specific types of income
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International Tax Treaties (slide 2 of 3)
International Tax Treaties (slide 2 of 3)
• Tax treaties are one reason international tax is complex– There are numerous treaties, each with different
provisions– In many situations, several countries are
involved in transactions, so it may be necessary for the practitioner to be aware of treaties among those other countries as well
• Tax treaties are one reason international tax is complex– There are numerous treaties, each with different
provisions– In many situations, several countries are
involved in transactions, so it may be necessary for the practitioner to be aware of treaties among those other countries as well
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International Tax Treaties (slide 3 of 3)
International Tax Treaties (slide 3 of 3)
• Many treaty provisions are standard, so it is possible to estimate the tax effect of a transaction. However, the treaty should always be consulted for a final analysis.
• Many treaty provisions are standard, so it is possible to estimate the tax effect of a transaction. However, the treaty should always be consulted for a final analysis.
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Sourcing of Income (slide 1 of 10)Sourcing of Income (slide 1 of 10)
• Interest income– Interest income from the U.S. government, the
District of Columbia, from U.S. corporations, and from noncorporate U.S. residents is treated as U.S. source income
– Certain exceptions apply
• Interest income– Interest income from the U.S. government, the
District of Columbia, from U.S. corporations, and from noncorporate U.S. residents is treated as U.S. source income
– Certain exceptions apply
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Sourcing of Income (slide 2 of 10)Sourcing of Income (slide 2 of 10)
• Dividend income– Dividends are generally sourced based on the
country of incorporation of the payor– For example, a dividend paid by a U.S.
corporation is U.S. source income
• Dividend income– Dividends are generally sourced based on the
country of incorporation of the payor– For example, a dividend paid by a U.S.
corporation is U.S. source income
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Sourcing of Income (slide 3 of 10)Sourcing of Income (slide 3 of 10)
• Dividend income (cont’d)– Exception-if a foreign corporation receives
25% or more of its income from a U.S. business in last three years, dividend is U.S. source to extent of percent of income effectively connected with conduct of a U.S. business
– Dividends paid by a Foreign Sales Corporation or Domestic International Sales Corporation can be treated as U.S. source income
• Dividend income (cont’d)– Exception-if a foreign corporation receives
25% or more of its income from a U.S. business in last three years, dividend is U.S. source to extent of percent of income effectively connected with conduct of a U.S. business
– Dividends paid by a Foreign Sales Corporation or Domestic International Sales Corporation can be treated as U.S. source income
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Sourcing of Income (slide 4 of 10)Sourcing of Income (slide 4 of 10)
• Personal services income– Sourced where the services are performed– An exception applies to non-resident aliens in the U.S.
90 days or less during the tax year• If U.S. compensation does not exceed $3,000 and the services
are performed for a non-U.S. enterprise not engaged in a U.S. trade or business, the income is not U.S. source
• Personal services income– Sourced where the services are performed– An exception applies to non-resident aliens in the U.S.
90 days or less during the tax year• If U.S. compensation does not exceed $3,000 and the services
are performed for a non-U.S. enterprise not engaged in a U.S. trade or business, the income is not U.S. source
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Sourcing of Income (slide 5 of 10)Sourcing of Income (slide 5 of 10)
• Rents and Royalties– Income received for tangible property (rents) is
sourced in the country in which the rental property is located
– Income received for intangible property (royalties) is sourced where the property producing the income is used
• Rents and Royalties– Income received for tangible property (rents) is
sourced in the country in which the rental property is located
– Income received for intangible property (royalties) is sourced where the property producing the income is used
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Sourcing of Income (slide 6 of 10)Sourcing of Income (slide 6 of 10)
• Sale or exchange of property– Generally, the location of real estate determines
the source of income derived from the property– Income from sale of non-inventory personal
property is sourced based on the residence of the seller
• Sale or exchange of property– Generally, the location of real estate determines
the source of income derived from the property– Income from sale of non-inventory personal
property is sourced based on the residence of the seller
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Sourcing of Income (slide 7 of 10)Sourcing of Income (slide 7 of 10)
• Sale or exchange of property (cont’d)– Income from the sale of purchased inventory is
sourced based on where the sale takes place
• Sale or exchange of property (cont’d)– Income from the sale of purchased inventory is
sourced based on where the sale takes place
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Sourcing of Income (slide 8 of 10)Sourcing of Income (slide 8 of 10)
• Sale or exchange of property (cont’d)– When the seller has produced the property, income
must be apportioned between the country of production and the country of sale
• 50/50 allocation is used unless taxpayer elects to use the independent factory price or the books and records method
• Sale or exchange of property (cont’d)– When the seller has produced the property, income
must be apportioned between the country of production and the country of sale
• 50/50 allocation is used unless taxpayer elects to use the independent factory price or the books and records method
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Sourcing of Income (slide 9 of 10)Sourcing of Income (slide 9 of 10)
• Transportation Income– Income from transportation beginning and ending in
U.S. is U.S.-source income– 50% of income from transportation beginning or ending
in U.S. is U.S.-source income unless the U.S. point is only an intermediate stop
• Does not apply to personal services income unless transportation is between U.S. and a possession
• Transportation Income– Income from transportation beginning and ending in
U.S. is U.S.-source income– 50% of income from transportation beginning or ending
in U.S. is U.S.-source income unless the U.S. point is only an intermediate stop
• Does not apply to personal services income unless transportation is between U.S. and a possession
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Sourcing of Income (slide 10 of 10)Sourcing of Income (slide 10 of 10)
• Income from space and ocean activities outside the jurisdiction of any country is sourced according to the residence of the person conducting the activity
• International communication income of a U.S. person is 50% U.S. sourced if transmission is between U.S. and a foreign country
• Income from space and ocean activities outside the jurisdiction of any country is sourced according to the residence of the person conducting the activity
• International communication income of a U.S. person is 50% U.S. sourced if transmission is between U.S. and a foreign country
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Allocation And Apportionment Of Deductions (slide 1 of 4)
Allocation And Apportionment Of Deductions (slide 1 of 4)
• Deductions and losses must be allocated and apportioned between U.S.- and foreign-source income– Deductions directly related to an activity or
property are allocated to classes of income– Then, deductions are apportioned between
statutory and residual groupings
• Deductions and losses must be allocated and apportioned between U.S.- and foreign-source income– Deductions directly related to an activity or
property are allocated to classes of income– Then, deductions are apportioned between
statutory and residual groupings
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Allocation And Apportionment Of Deductions (slide 2 of 4)
Allocation And Apportionment Of Deductions (slide 2 of 4)
– Interest expense is allocated and apportioned to all activities and property regardless of the specific purpose for incurring the debt
– Allocation and apportionment is based on either FMV or tax book value of assets
• Special rules apply in an affiliated group setting
– Interest expense is allocated and apportioned to all activities and property regardless of the specific purpose for incurring the debt
– Allocation and apportionment is based on either FMV or tax book value of assets
• Special rules apply in an affiliated group setting
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Allocation And Apportionment Of Deductions (slide 3 of 4)
Allocation And Apportionment Of Deductions (slide 3 of 4)
– Special rules apply to:• Research and development expenditures• Certain stewardship expenses• Legal and accounting fees• Income taxes• Losses
– A deduction not definitely related to any class of gross income is ratably allocated to all classes of gross income
– Special rules apply to:• Research and development expenditures• Certain stewardship expenses• Legal and accounting fees• Income taxes• Losses
– A deduction not definitely related to any class of gross income is ratably allocated to all classes of gross income
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Allocation And Apportionment Of Deductions (slide 4 of 4)
Allocation And Apportionment Of Deductions (slide 4 of 4)
• §482 gives the IRS the power to reallocate income, deductions, credits or allowances between or among related persons when– Necessary to prevent the evasion of taxes, or– To reflect income more clearly
• §482 gives the IRS the power to reallocate income, deductions, credits or allowances between or among related persons when– Necessary to prevent the evasion of taxes, or– To reflect income more clearly
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Foreign Currency Transactions (slide 1 of 4)
Foreign Currency Transactions (slide 1 of 4)
• May be necessary to translate amounts denominated in foreign currency into U.S. dollars
• Major tax issues related to foreign currency exchange include:– Character of gain/loss (capital or ordinary)– Date of recognition of gain/loss– Source of foreign currency gain/loss
• May be necessary to translate amounts denominated in foreign currency into U.S. dollars
• Major tax issues related to foreign currency exchange include:– Character of gain/loss (capital or ordinary)– Date of recognition of gain/loss– Source of foreign currency gain/loss
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Foreign Currency Transactions (slide 2 of 4)
Foreign Currency Transactions (slide 2 of 4)
• Important concepts related to tax treatment of foreign currency exchange transactions include:– Foreign currency is treated as property other
than money– Gain/loss is considered separately from
underlying transaction– No gain/loss is recognized until a transaction is
closed
• Important concepts related to tax treatment of foreign currency exchange transactions include:– Foreign currency is treated as property other
than money– Gain/loss is considered separately from
underlying transaction– No gain/loss is recognized until a transaction is
closed
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Foreign Currency Transactions (slide 3 of 4)
Foreign Currency Transactions (slide 3 of 4)
• Functional currency approach under FAS 52 is used for tax purposes– All income tax determinations are made in
taxpayer’s functional currency– Taxpayer’s default functional currency is the
U.S. dollar
• Functional currency approach under FAS 52 is used for tax purposes– All income tax determinations are made in
taxpayer’s functional currency– Taxpayer’s default functional currency is the
U.S. dollar
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Foreign Currency Transactions (slide 4 of 4)
Foreign Currency Transactions (slide 4 of 4)
• A qualified business unit (QBU) uses a foreign currency as its functional currency– QBU is a separate and clearly identified unit of
a taxpayer’s trade or business (e.g., a foreign branch)
– An individual is not a QBU but a trade or business conducted by a taxpayer may be a QBU
• A qualified business unit (QBU) uses a foreign currency as its functional currency– QBU is a separate and clearly identified unit of
a taxpayer’s trade or business (e.g., a foreign branch)
– An individual is not a QBU but a trade or business conducted by a taxpayer may be a QBU
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Foreign Branch Currency Exchange Treatment (slide 1 of 2)
Foreign Branch Currency Exchange Treatment (slide 1 of 2)
• When foreign branch operations use a foreign currency as functional currency– Compute profit/loss in foreign currency– Translate into U.S. dollar using average
exchange rate for the year
• When foreign branch operations use a foreign currency as functional currency– Compute profit/loss in foreign currency– Translate into U.S. dollar using average
exchange rate for the year
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Foreign Branch Currency Exchange Treatment (slide 2 of 2)
Foreign Branch Currency Exchange Treatment (slide 2 of 2)
• Exchange gains/losses are recognized on remittances from the branch– Gain/loss is ordinary– Sourced according to income to which the
remittance is attributable
• Exchange gains/losses are recognized on remittances from the branch– Gain/loss is ordinary– Sourced according to income to which the
remittance is attributable
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Distributions From Foreign CorporationsDistributions From
Foreign Corporations• Included in income at exchange rate in
effect on date of distribution– No exchange gain/loss is recognized
• Deemed dividend distributions under Subpart F are translated at average exchange rate for tax year– Exchange gain/loss can arise when an actual
distribution of this previously taxed income is made
• Included in income at exchange rate in effect on date of distribution– No exchange gain/loss is recognized
• Deemed dividend distributions under Subpart F are translated at average exchange rate for tax year– Exchange gain/loss can arise when an actual
distribution of this previously taxed income is made
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Foreign TaxesForeign Taxes
• For purposes of the foreign tax credit, taxes accrued are translated at the average exchange rate for the tax year– An exception to this rule requires translation at
the rate taxes were actually paid• If paid within 2 years of accrual and differ from
accrued amount due to exchange rate fluctuations, no redetermination is required
• Otherwise, where taxes paid differ from amount accrued, a redetermination is required
• For purposes of the foreign tax credit, taxes accrued are translated at the average exchange rate for the tax year– An exception to this rule requires translation at
the rate taxes were actually paid• If paid within 2 years of accrual and differ from
accrued amount due to exchange rate fluctuations, no redetermination is required
• Otherwise, where taxes paid differ from amount accrued, a redetermination is required
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Export Property Tax Incentives (slide 1 of 2)
Export Property Tax Incentives (slide 1 of 2)
• In 2000, Congress enacted legislation that excludes extraterritorial income (ETI) from U.S. taxation
• Under the ETI exclusion, qualifying foreign trade income is exempt from U.S. taxation
• In 2000, Congress enacted legislation that excludes extraterritorial income (ETI) from U.S. taxation
• Under the ETI exclusion, qualifying foreign trade income is exempt from U.S. taxation
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Export Property Tax Incentives (slide 2 of 2)
Export Property Tax Incentives (slide 2 of 2)
• In general, to qualify for the ETI exclusion:– The property must be exported,– A large part of the value of the property must
be due to U.S. components and labor, and– The taxpayer must be subject to tax in the U.S.
• In addition, the taxpayer must meet certain economic process requirements
• In general, to qualify for the ETI exclusion:– The property must be exported,– A large part of the value of the property must
be due to U.S. components and labor, and– The taxpayer must be subject to tax in the U.S.
• In addition, the taxpayer must meet certain economic process requirements
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Cross-Border Asset Transfers Cross-Border Asset Transfers
• Tax consequences of transferring assets to a foreign corporation depend on– The nature of the exchange– The assets involved– Income potential of the property– Character of the property in the hands of the
transferor or transferee
• Tax consequences of transferring assets to a foreign corporation depend on– The nature of the exchange– The assets involved– Income potential of the property– Character of the property in the hands of the
transferor or transferee
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Outbound Transfers (slide 1 of 3)Outbound Transfers (slide 1 of 3)
• Similar to exchanges of assets for corporate stock of a domestic corporation, realized gain/loss may be deferred on certain outbound capital changes, moving corporate business outside the U.S.– Starting a new corp outside the U.S.– Liquidating a U.S. subsidiary into an existing
non-U.S. subsidiary– Others
• Similar to exchanges of assets for corporate stock of a domestic corporation, realized gain/loss may be deferred on certain outbound capital changes, moving corporate business outside the U.S.– Starting a new corp outside the U.S.– Liquidating a U.S. subsidiary into an existing
non-U.S. subsidiary– Others
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Outbound Transfers (slide 2 of 3)Outbound Transfers (slide 2 of 3)
• Transfer of trade or business property generally qualifies for deferral of gain or loss
• Transfer of “tainted” assets triggers immediate recognition of gain but not loss
• In addition, depreciation and other recapture potential must be recognized to the extent of gain realized
• Transfer of trade or business property generally qualifies for deferral of gain or loss
• Transfer of “tainted” assets triggers immediate recognition of gain but not loss
• In addition, depreciation and other recapture potential must be recognized to the extent of gain realized
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Outbound Transfers (slide 3 of 3)Outbound Transfers (slide 3 of 3)
• “Tainted” assets include:– Inventory– Installment obligations and accounts receivable– Foreign currency – Property leased by the transferor unless the
transferee is the lessee
• “Tainted” assets include:– Inventory– Installment obligations and accounts receivable– Foreign currency – Property leased by the transferor unless the
transferee is the lessee
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Inbound and Offshore TransfersInbound and Offshore Transfers
• U.S. persons that are directly or indirectly involved in an inbound or offshore transfer involving stock of a controlled foreign corporation (CFC)– Generally, recognize dividend income to the
extent of their pro rata share of previously untaxed E & P of the foreign corporation, or
– Income can be deferred by entering into a gain recognition agreement with the IRS
• U.S. persons that are directly or indirectly involved in an inbound or offshore transfer involving stock of a controlled foreign corporation (CFC)– Generally, recognize dividend income to the
extent of their pro rata share of previously untaxed E & P of the foreign corporation, or
– Income can be deferred by entering into a gain recognition agreement with the IRS
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Controlled Foreign Corporations (slide 1 of 2)
Controlled Foreign Corporations (slide 1 of 2)
• Certain types of income generated by a controlled foreign corporation (CFC) are currently included in income by U.S. shareholders including:– Pro rata share of Subpart F income– Increase in earnings that the CFC has invested
in U.S. property
• Certain types of income generated by a controlled foreign corporation (CFC) are currently included in income by U.S. shareholders including:– Pro rata share of Subpart F income– Increase in earnings that the CFC has invested
in U.S. property
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Controlled Foreign Corporations (slide 2 of 2)
Controlled Foreign Corporations (slide 2 of 2)
• To apply, foreign corp must have been a CFC for an uninterrupted period of 30 days or more during tax year– A CFC is any foreign corp in which > 50% of
total voting power or value is owned by U.S. shareholders on any day of tax year
– U.S. shareholder is a U.S. person who owns (directly or indirectly) 10% or more of voting stock of the foreign corp
• To apply, foreign corp must have been a CFC for an uninterrupted period of 30 days or more during tax year– A CFC is any foreign corp in which > 50% of
total voting power or value is owned by U.S. shareholders on any day of tax year
– U.S. shareholder is a U.S. person who owns (directly or indirectly) 10% or more of voting stock of the foreign corp
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U.S. Shareholder’s Income from CFC
U.S. Shareholder’s Income from CFC
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Foreign Tax CreditForeign Tax Credit
• Foreign tax credit (FTC) provisions are designed to reduce the possibility of double taxation – Allows a credit for foreign taxes paid
• Credit is a dollar-for-dollar reduction of U.S. income tax liability
– FTC may be “direct” or “indirect”
• Foreign tax credit (FTC) provisions are designed to reduce the possibility of double taxation – Allows a credit for foreign taxes paid
• Credit is a dollar-for-dollar reduction of U.S. income tax liability
– FTC may be “direct” or “indirect”
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Direct Foreign Tax CreditDirect Foreign Tax Credit
• Available to taxpayers who pay or incur a foreign income tax– Only person who bears the legal burden of the
foreign tax is eligible for the direct credit• Direct credit is not available to a U.S.
corporation operating in a foreign country through a foreign subsidiary
• Available to taxpayers who pay or incur a foreign income tax– Only person who bears the legal burden of the
foreign tax is eligible for the direct credit• Direct credit is not available to a U.S.
corporation operating in a foreign country through a foreign subsidiary
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Indirect Foreign Tax Credit (slide 1 of 5)
Indirect Foreign Tax Credit (slide 1 of 5)
• The indirect credit is available to U.S. corporations for dividends received (actual or constructive) from foreign corporations– Foreign corp pays tax in foreign jurisdiction– When foreign corp remits dividends to U.S.
corp, the income is subject to tax in the U.S.
• The indirect credit is available to U.S. corporations for dividends received (actual or constructive) from foreign corporations– Foreign corp pays tax in foreign jurisdiction– When foreign corp remits dividends to U.S.
corp, the income is subject to tax in the U.S.
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Indirect Foreign Tax Credit (slide 2 of 5)
Indirect Foreign Tax Credit (slide 2 of 5)
– Foreign taxes are deemed paid by U.S. corporate shareholders in same proportion as dividends bear to the foreign corp’s post-1986 undistributed E & P
– Corporations choosing the FTC for deemed-paid foreign taxes must “gross up” dividend income by the amount of deemed-paid taxes
– Foreign taxes are deemed paid by U.S. corporate shareholders in same proportion as dividends bear to the foreign corp’s post-1986 undistributed E & P
– Corporations choosing the FTC for deemed-paid foreign taxes must “gross up” dividend income by the amount of deemed-paid taxes
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Indirect Foreign Tax Credit (slide 3 of 5)
Indirect Foreign Tax Credit (slide 3 of 5)
• Example– Wren Inc, a domestic corp, receives a
$120,000 dividend from Finch Inc, a foreign corp. Finch paid $500,000 of foreign taxes on post-1986 E & P totaling $1,200,000 (after taxes)
• Example– Wren Inc, a domestic corp, receives a
$120,000 dividend from Finch Inc, a foreign corp. Finch paid $500,000 of foreign taxes on post-1986 E & P totaling $1,200,000 (after taxes)
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Indirect Foreign Tax Credit (slide 4 of 5)
Indirect Foreign Tax Credit (slide 4 of 5)
• Example (cont’d)-Wren’s deemed-paid foreign taxes for FTC purposes are $50,000
Cash dividend from Finch $120,000Deemed-paid foreign taxes
$500,000 X $ 120,000 50,000$1,200,000
Gross income to Wren $170,000
Wren must include $50,000 in gross income for the gross up adjustment if FTC is elected
• Example (cont’d)-Wren’s deemed-paid foreign taxes for FTC purposes are $50,000
Cash dividend from Finch $120,000Deemed-paid foreign taxes
$500,000 X $ 120,000 50,000$1,200,000
Gross income to Wren $170,000
Wren must include $50,000 in gross income for the gross up adjustment if FTC is elected
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Indirect Foreign Tax Credit (slide 5 of 5)
Indirect Foreign Tax Credit (slide 5 of 5)
– Only available if domestic corp owns 10% or more of voting stock of foreign corp
• Credit is available for 2nd and 3rd tier foreign corps if 10% ownership requirement is met at the 2nd and 3rd levels
• Credit is also available for 4th through 6th tier foreign corps if additional requirements are met
– Only available if domestic corp owns 10% or more of voting stock of foreign corp
• Credit is available for 2nd and 3rd tier foreign corps if 10% ownership requirement is met at the 2nd and 3rd levels
• Credit is also available for 4th through 6th tier foreign corps if additional requirements are met
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Foreign Tax Credit Limitations (slide 1 of 4)
Foreign Tax Credit Limitations (slide 1 of 4)
• Limit is designed to prevent foreign taxes from being credited against U.S. taxes on U.S.-source taxable income– FTC cannot exceed the lesser of:
• Actual foreign taxes paid or accrued, or• U.S. taxes (before FTC) on foreign-source taxable income,
calculated as follows:
U.S. tax X Foreign-source taxable incomebefore FTC Worldwide taxable income
• Limit is designed to prevent foreign taxes from being credited against U.S. taxes on U.S.-source taxable income– FTC cannot exceed the lesser of:
• Actual foreign taxes paid or accrued, or• U.S. taxes (before FTC) on foreign-source taxable income,
calculated as follows:
U.S. tax X Foreign-source taxable incomebefore FTC Worldwide taxable income
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Foreign Tax Credit Limitations (slide 2 of 4)
Foreign Tax Credit Limitations (slide 2 of 4)
• Limitation can prevent total amount of foreign taxes paid in high-tax jurisdictions from being credited– Generating additional foreign-source income in
low, or no, tax jurisdictions could alleviate this problem
– However, a separate limitation must be calculated for certain categories (baskets) of foreign source income
• Limitation can prevent total amount of foreign taxes paid in high-tax jurisdictions from being credited– Generating additional foreign-source income in
low, or no, tax jurisdictions could alleviate this problem
– However, a separate limitation must be calculated for certain categories (baskets) of foreign source income
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Foreign Tax Credit Limitations (slide 3 of 4)
Foreign Tax Credit Limitations (slide 3 of 4)
• Separate limitation baskets apply to the following:– Passive income– High withholding tax interest– Financial services income– Shipping income
• Separate limitation baskets apply to the following:– Passive income– High withholding tax interest– Financial services income– Shipping income
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Foreign Tax Credit Limitations (slide 4 of 4)
Foreign Tax Credit Limitations (slide 4 of 4)
• Separate limitation baskets apply to the following: (cont’d)– 10/50 company dividends– Certain DISC dividends– Foreign trade income– Certain FSC distributions– All other foreign-source income is included in a
general (or overall) limitation basket
• Separate limitation baskets apply to the following: (cont’d)– 10/50 company dividends– Certain DISC dividends– Foreign trade income– Certain FSC distributions– All other foreign-source income is included in a
general (or overall) limitation basket
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Foreign Tax Credit ProcedureForeign Tax Credit Procedure
1.Allocate foreign income into “baskets”2.Determine the foreign tax associated with the income in each
basket3.Determine the limitation for each basket using the following
formula:
U.S. tax X Foreign source income in a basketbefore FTC Worldwide Taxable Income
4.Credit reduces U.S. tax liability dollar for dollar
1.Allocate foreign income into “baskets”2.Determine the foreign tax associated with the income in each
basket3.Determine the limitation for each basket using the following
formula:
U.S. tax X Foreign source income in a basketbefore FTC Worldwide Taxable Income
4.Credit reduces U.S. tax liability dollar for dollar
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Foreign Tax Credit Example(slide 1 of 5)
Foreign Tax Credit Example(slide 1 of 5)
• Bill is a U.S. citizen.• He received $5,000 dividend income from a German
corporation, on which German tax of $750 was paid.• He lives in Nogales, Arizona, and worked part of the year
in Nogales, Mexico. His income from Mexico was $30,000, and Mexican tax paid was $9,000.
• U.S. source wages were $50,000.• Total worldwide income is $85,000 ($50,000 + $30,000 +
$5,000). Assume Bill’s U.S. tax before credits is $23,800.
• Bill is a U.S. citizen.• He received $5,000 dividend income from a German
corporation, on which German tax of $750 was paid.• He lives in Nogales, Arizona, and worked part of the year
in Nogales, Mexico. His income from Mexico was $30,000, and Mexican tax paid was $9,000.
• U.S. source wages were $50,000.• Total worldwide income is $85,000 ($50,000 + $30,000 +
$5,000). Assume Bill’s U.S. tax before credits is $23,800.
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Foreign Tax Credit Example (slide 2 of 5)
Foreign Tax Credit Example (slide 2 of 5)
1. The income is first divided into baskets– Dividend income is in the “Passive income”
basket– Mexican income is in the “General” basket– Since the foreign income is in separate baskets,
FTC limitations are applied separately
1. The income is first divided into baskets– Dividend income is in the “Passive income”
basket– Mexican income is in the “General” basket– Since the foreign income is in separate baskets,
FTC limitations are applied separately
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Foreign Tax Credit Example (slide 3 of 5)
Foreign Tax Credit Example (slide 3 of 5)
2. Apply FTC limitations to each basket
Passive basket:$23,800 X $ 5,000 = $1,400
$85,000General basket:
$23,800 X $30,000 = $8,400$85,000
2. Apply FTC limitations to each basket
Passive basket:$23,800 X $ 5,000 = $1,400
$85,000General basket:
$23,800 X $30,000 = $8,400$85,000
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Foreign Tax Credit Example (slide 4 of 5)
Foreign Tax Credit Example (slide 4 of 5)
3. Determine FTC available in each basket:– Passive credit is lesser of actual tax ($750) or limitation
determined in 2. above ($1,400): Passive credit is $750
– General limitation is lesser of actual tax paid ($9,000) or limitation determined in 2. above ($8,400): General limitation credit is $8,400
– Total FTC is $750 + $8,400 = $9,150
3. Determine FTC available in each basket:– Passive credit is lesser of actual tax ($750) or limitation
determined in 2. above ($1,400): Passive credit is $750
– General limitation is lesser of actual tax paid ($9,000) or limitation determined in 2. above ($8,400): General limitation credit is $8,400
– Total FTC is $750 + $8,400 = $9,150
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Foreign Tax Credit Example (slide 5 of 5)
Foreign Tax Credit Example (slide 5 of 5)
4. Determine U.S. tax after credits:– U.S. tax is $23,800, less FTC of $9,150 =
$14,650 5. Determine FTC carryover
– $600 of the $9,000 tax in the General basket was not used
– This may be carried back 2 years and forward 5 years to offset income in that same basket
4. Determine U.S. tax after credits:– U.S. tax is $23,800, less FTC of $9,150 =
$14,650 5. Determine FTC carryover
– $600 of the $9,000 tax in the General basket was not used
– This may be carried back 2 years and forward 5 years to offset income in that same basket
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Foreign Losses (slide 1 of 2)Foreign Losses (slide 1 of 2)
• May be able to offset foreign losses against U.S.-source income, reducing U.S. income tax due– To prevent this loss of revenue, overall foreign
losses must be recaptured as U.S.-source income for FTC purposes
• May be able to offset foreign losses against U.S.-source income, reducing U.S. income tax due– To prevent this loss of revenue, overall foreign
losses must be recaptured as U.S.-source income for FTC purposes
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Foreign Losses (slide 2 of 2)Foreign Losses (slide 2 of 2)
• Foreign losses are recaptured by reducing the numerator of the FTC limitation formula by the lesser of: – The remaining unrecaptured overall foreign
loss, or– 50% of foreign-source taxable income for the
year– Unrecaptured losses are carried over
indefinitely until recaptured
• Foreign losses are recaptured by reducing the numerator of the FTC limitation formula by the lesser of: – The remaining unrecaptured overall foreign
loss, or– 50% of foreign-source taxable income for the
year– Unrecaptured losses are carried over
indefinitely until recaptured
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Alternative Minimum Tax FTCAlternative Minimum Tax FTC
• Limited to lesser of:– Credit for regular tax purposes, or– 90% of tentative minimum tax before the credit
• Calculated on tentative minimum tax without regard to the alternative tax NOL
– Use Foreign-source AMTI in the numerator and worldwide AMTI in the denominator
• Taxpayer may elect to use foreign-source regular taxable income in the numerator if it does not exceed total AMTI
• Limited to lesser of:– Credit for regular tax purposes, or– 90% of tentative minimum tax before the credit
• Calculated on tentative minimum tax without regard to the alternative tax NOL
– Use Foreign-source AMTI in the numerator and worldwide AMTI in the denominator
• Taxpayer may elect to use foreign-source regular taxable income in the numerator if it does not exceed total AMTI
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Residency Tests for Non Citizens(slide 1 of 3)
Residency Tests for Non Citizens(slide 1 of 3)
• Green Card Test:– An individual is considered a resident of the
U.S. on the first day of the tax year in which he or she is physically present in the U.S. after the card is issued
– Residency status remains in effect until the card is revoked or the individual has abandoned permanent resident status
• Green Card Test:– An individual is considered a resident of the
U.S. on the first day of the tax year in which he or she is physically present in the U.S. after the card is issued
– Residency status remains in effect until the card is revoked or the individual has abandoned permanent resident status
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Residency Tests for Non Citizens (slide 2 of 3)
Residency Tests for Non Citizens (slide 2 of 3)
• Substantial Presence Test:– This mathematical test applies to people in the
U.S. without a green card• An individual in the U.S. 183 days during the year is
a resident for the year for tax purposes• Also a taxpayer in the U.S. for 183 days in the past
three years (using a specified weighting formula) is taxed as a resident
• Substantial Presence Test:– This mathematical test applies to people in the
U.S. without a green card• An individual in the U.S. 183 days during the year is
a resident for the year for tax purposes• Also a taxpayer in the U.S. for 183 days in the past
three years (using a specified weighting formula) is taxed as a resident
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Residency Tests for Non Citizens(slide 3 of 3)
Residency Tests for Non Citizens(slide 3 of 3)
– Exceptions apply to the substantial presence test for commuters from Mexico and Canada who work in the U.S., for certain diplomats, teachers, students and others in certain circumstances
– Exceptions apply to the substantial presence test for commuters from Mexico and Canada who work in the U.S., for certain diplomats, teachers, students and others in certain circumstances
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U.S. Taxation Of Nonresident Aliens(slide 1 of 3)
U.S. Taxation Of Nonresident Aliens(slide 1 of 3)
• Non-resident alien income not “effectively connected” with U.S. trade or business– Includes dividends, interest, rents, royalties, etc– 30% tax must be withheld by payor of income,
unless this rate is reduced by treaty with the payee’s country of residence
• No deductions can offset this income
• Non-resident alien income not “effectively connected” with U.S. trade or business– Includes dividends, interest, rents, royalties, etc– 30% tax must be withheld by payor of income,
unless this rate is reduced by treaty with the payee’s country of residence
• No deductions can offset this income
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U.S. Taxation Of Nonresident Aliens(slide 2 of 3)
U.S. Taxation Of Nonresident Aliens(slide 2 of 3)
• Example: German resident earns $1,000 dividend from U.S. corporation– Absent a U.S.-German treaty, $300 U.S. tax is
withheld, and the German resident receives $700
• Treaties frequently reduce the withholding rates on dividends and interest
– The payor corporation remits the tax to the IRS
• Example: German resident earns $1,000 dividend from U.S. corporation– Absent a U.S.-German treaty, $300 U.S. tax is
withheld, and the German resident receives $700
• Treaties frequently reduce the withholding rates on dividends and interest
– The payor corporation remits the tax to the IRS
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U.S. Taxation Of Nonresident Aliens(slide 3 of 3)
U.S. Taxation Of Nonresident Aliens(slide 3 of 3)
• Non-resident alien income effectively connected with U.S. trade or business– This income is taxed at the same rates as are
applicable to U.S. citizens– Deductions related to the business may be
claimed
• Non-resident alien income effectively connected with U.S. trade or business– This income is taxed at the same rates as are
applicable to U.S. citizens– Deductions related to the business may be
claimed
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U.S. Taxation Of Foreign Corps(slide 1 of 3)
U.S. Taxation Of Foreign Corps(slide 1 of 3)
• Income not effectively connected with U.S. trade or business– This income is taxed at 30% as described above
for individuals– The payor of the income must withhold and
remit the tax
• Income not effectively connected with U.S. trade or business– This income is taxed at 30% as described above
for individuals– The payor of the income must withhold and
remit the tax
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U.S. Taxation Of Foreign Corps (slide 2 of 3)
U.S. Taxation Of Foreign Corps (slide 2 of 3)
• Income effectively connected with U.S. trade or business– This income is taxed at the same rates as are
applicable to U.S. corporations– Deductions can offset the income
• Income effectively connected with U.S. trade or business– This income is taxed at the same rates as are
applicable to U.S. corporations– Deductions can offset the income
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U.S. Taxation Of Foreign Corps (slide 3 of 3)
U.S. Taxation Of Foreign Corps (slide 3 of 3)
• Branch profits tax– If a foreign corporation conducts business
through a U.S. branch (vs. a U.S. subsidiary), any reduction in the amount of assets invested in the U.S. (as defined) is subject to a 30% additional tax
– This tax is designed to approximate the double taxation which arises for dividends paid by a U.S. subsidiary to a foreign parent
• Branch profits tax– If a foreign corporation conducts business
through a U.S. branch (vs. a U.S. subsidiary), any reduction in the amount of assets invested in the U.S. (as defined) is subject to a 30% additional tax
– This tax is designed to approximate the double taxation which arises for dividends paid by a U.S. subsidiary to a foreign parent
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Foreign Investment In Real Property Tax Act (slide 1 of 4)
Foreign Investment In Real Property Tax Act (slide 1 of 4)
• Gains and losses realized by NRAs and foreign corps on U.S. real property interests (USRPI) are treated as effectively connected with the conduct of a U.S. trade or business
• NRAs must pay tax equal to at least the lesser of 26% (or 28%) of AMTI or regular U.S. rates on net real property gain for the year
• Gains and losses realized by NRAs and foreign corps on U.S. real property interests (USRPI) are treated as effectively connected with the conduct of a U.S. trade or business
• NRAs must pay tax equal to at least the lesser of 26% (or 28%) of AMTI or regular U.S. rates on net real property gain for the year
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Foreign Investment In Real Property Tax Act (slide 2 of 4)
Foreign Investment In Real Property Tax Act (slide 2 of 4)
• USRPI is any direct interest in real property situated in U.S. and any interest in a domestic corp– Applies unless taxpayer can establish that
domestic corp was not a U.S. real property holding corp (USRPHC) during the shorter of:
• Period taxpayer owned interest in corp, or • For 5 year period ending on date interest was
disposed of
• USRPI is any direct interest in real property situated in U.S. and any interest in a domestic corp– Applies unless taxpayer can establish that
domestic corp was not a U.S. real property holding corp (USRPHC) during the shorter of:
• Period taxpayer owned interest in corp, or • For 5 year period ending on date interest was
disposed of
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Foreign Investment In Real Property Tax Act (slide 3 of 4)
Foreign Investment In Real Property Tax Act (slide 3 of 4)
• USRPHC is any corp (foreign or domestic) where FMV of corp’s USRPI is 50% or more of aggregate FMV of:– USRPIs– Interests in real property located outside U.S.– Any other assets used in a trade or business
• Stock regularly traded on established securities market is not a USRPI if 5% or less is owned
• USRPHC is any corp (foreign or domestic) where FMV of corp’s USRPI is 50% or more of aggregate FMV of:– USRPIs– Interests in real property located outside U.S.– Any other assets used in a trade or business
• Stock regularly traded on established securities market is not a USRPI if 5% or less is owned
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Foreign Investment In Real Property Tax Act (slide 4 of 4)
Foreign Investment In Real Property Tax Act (slide 4 of 4)
• Withholding provisions– Any purchaser or agent acquiring a USRPI
from a foreign person must withhold 10% of amount realized on disposition
– Higher withholding rates apply to certain entities
• Withholding provisions– Any purchaser or agent acquiring a USRPI
from a foreign person must withhold 10% of amount realized on disposition
– Higher withholding rates apply to certain entities
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Expatriation To Avoid U.S. Taxation (slide 1 of 2)
Expatriation To Avoid U.S. Taxation (slide 1 of 2)
• U.S. tax applies to U.S.-sourced income of persons who relinquished their U.S. citizenship within 10 years of deriving that income
• Only applies if person gave up citizenship to avoid U.S. tax
• U.S. tax applies to U.S.-sourced income of persons who relinquished their U.S. citizenship within 10 years of deriving that income
• Only applies if person gave up citizenship to avoid U.S. tax
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Expatriation To Avoid U.S. Taxation (slide 2 of 2)
Expatriation To Avoid U.S. Taxation (slide 2 of 2)
• Also applies to NRAs who lost U.S. citizenship within preceding 10 year period if principal purpose was avoidance of U.S. tax– Tax avoidance purpose is presumed if either:
• Average annual net income tax for five preceding taxable years > $122,000
• Net worth is $608,000 or more
• Also applies to NRAs who lost U.S. citizenship within preceding 10 year period if principal purpose was avoidance of U.S. tax– Tax avoidance purpose is presumed if either:
• Average annual net income tax for five preceding taxable years > $122,000
• Net worth is $608,000 or more
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If you have any comments or suggestions concerning this PowerPoint Presentation for West's Federal Taxation, please contact:
Dr. Donald R. Trippeer, CPA [email protected]
Colorado State University-Pueblo
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Dr. Donald R. Trippeer, CPA [email protected]
Colorado State University-Pueblo