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Overview of Foreign Tax Credit

Overview of Foreign Tax Credit

Earn CPE Credits!

  • Format: Online
  • CPE Credits: 6
  • Level: Intermediate
  • Field of Study: Taxation
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Overview of Foreign Tax Credit

Earn CPE Credits!

  • Format: Online
  • CPE Credits: 6
  • Level: Intermediate
  • Field of Study: Taxation
12865

Overview of Foreign Tax Credit

Overview of Foreign Tax Credit program develops practical knowledge required to understand foreign tax credit (FTC) rules and their application in international taxation. It focuses on how businesses compute tax credits, apply limitations, and manage foreign-sourced income. Participants explore key concepts such as FTC calculations, allocation and apportionment, carryover rules, and splitting events, building a strong understanding of how tax credits reduce double taxation.

  • Understand foreign tax credit fundamentals and eligibility

  • Learn FTC computation and limitation rules

  • Analyze allocation, apportionment, and carryover provisions

  • Identify direct and indirect foreign tax credits

  • Develop awareness of splitting events and regulatory complexities

Who Will Benefit?

Global accounting and finance professionals
Gain structured knowledge of foreign tax credit rules and how they apply to global income and tax planning.
Public and corporate tax professionals
Build expertise in FTC calculations, limitations, and compliance requirements.
Corporate finance and tax teams
Understand how foreign tax credits impact tax planning, reporting, and cross-border operations.
Professionals working with international taxation
Develop practical knowledge of FTC applications and regulatory considerations.

Key Areas Covered

This program focuses on core foreign tax credit concepts that support effective tax planning and compliance. Participants explore FTC rules, limitations, and key regulatory considerations.

Foreign tax credit rules

Understand the fundamentals of FTC and how they apply to foreign-sourced income.

FTC computation and limitations

Learn how to calculate tax credits and apply limitation rules.

Allocation and apportionment

Understand how income and expenses are allocated across jurisdictions.

Direct and indirect FTCs

Differentiate between types of foreign tax credits and their applications.

Separate limitation baskets

Explore how FTC baskets are used to categorize income.

Splitting events and arrangements

Understand regulatory rules related to FTC splitting events and arrangements.

Course Overview

01
Understand FTC fundamentals
Learn how foreign tax credits reduce double taxation and apply to foreign-sourced income.
02
Analyze FTC computations
Examine calculation methods, limitation rules, and carryover provisions.
03
Evaluate FTC structures
Understand baskets, allocation, apportionment, and direct vs indirect credits.
04
Navigate FTC complexities
Identify splitting events, regulatory rules, and compliance requirements.

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About Authors

This course is developed by experienced subject matter experts, including Shannon Berryman, Eric Johnson, David Zaiken, David Han, and Brandon Joseph, combining practical insights with current international tax regulations.

FAQs

What Skills Will I Gain?

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You will gain practical knowledge of foreign tax credit rules, including computation, limitations, allocation, and compliance requirements.

How Is the Program Delivered?

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The program is delivered online in a self-paced format with practical examples and real-world applications.

Who Should Enroll?

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This course is ideal for tax professionals, finance teams, and individuals working with foreign income and international tax matters.

What Topics Are Covered?

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  • Foreign tax credit rules
  • FTC baskets
  • Direct and indirect FTCs
  • Separate limitation losses
  • Splitting events and splitter arrangements
  • Covered asset acquisitions

How Many CPE Credits Are Offered?

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The program offers 6 CPE credits upon successful completion.

What Is the Program Level and Field of Study?

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The program is designed at an Intermediate level and falls under the Taxation field of study.

Learning Outcomes

Understand foreign tax credit (FTC) rules, eligibility, and computation

Analyze FTC limitations, separate limitation baskets, and carryover provisions

Differentiate between direct and indirect foreign tax credits

Recognize complexities of SLL, ODL, OFL, and FTC splitting events

Identify regulatory splitter arrangements and compliance requirements

Practical concepts to build expertise in foreign tax credit computation, limitations, and compliance.