JohnB5677
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Investors & landlords

Possibly,  When Americans buy stocks or bonds from a company based overseas, investment income including interest, dividends, and capital gains are subject to U.S. income tax. However, the foreign home country may also impose a tax.

 

The Foreign Tax Credit allows you to use all, or at least some of those foreign taxes to offset your US liability.

 

To post the Foreign Tax Credit Online:

  1. Deductions & Credits
  2. Scroll to Estimates and Other Taxes Paid
    1. Select Foreign Tax Credit
  3. Follow the interview

 

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