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Form 1118 Schedule J

  1. Country USA
  2. Language English
  3. Activity Taxes
  4. Department Internal Revenue Service
Form 1118 Schedule J

Adjustments to Separate Limitation Income (Loss) Categories for Determining Numerators of Limitation Fractions, Year-End Recharacterization Balances, and Overall Foreign and Domestic Loss Account Balances

Rev. December 2020

The document outlines instructions for completing Schedule J of Form 1118 for tax years beginning in 2020. It details how to calculate adjustments to separate limitation income or (losses) categories for determining numerators of limitation fractions, year-end recharacterization balances, and overall foreign and domestic loss account balances. The schedule includes sections for Section 951A income, foreign branch income, passive category income, general category income, other income, U.S. income, year-end balances of future separate limitation income that must be recharacterized, overall foreign loss account balances, and overall domestic loss account balances.

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FAQ
  • What is the purpose of Part III?

    Part III is used to show the carryback and carryforward of foreign tax credits. It also allows a taxpayer to elect to apply their unused foreign tax credit against their U.S. federal income tax liability in future years.

  • What is Schedule J (Form 1118) used for?

    Schedule J (Form 1118) is used by corporations and partnerships to compute their Subpart F income, global intangible low-taxed income (GILTI), and earnings and profits under the Internal Revenue Code.

  • What information is required in Part I of Schedule J (Form 1118)?

    Part I of Schedule J requires corporations and partnerships to report their foreign oil and gas income, foreign base company sales income, foreign branch income, and other types of foreign sources income.

  • What is the purpose of Part II of Schedule J (Form 1118)?

    Part II of Schedule J is used to recharacterize certain items of income or loss from one category to another. It is also used to recapture previously allocated losses.

  • How do you fill out Part II?

    To fill out Part II, you must first determine the amount of your foreign tax credit using Part I. Then, you add up any other allowable foreign tax credits and deductions to arrive at your total foreign tax credit. This is then subtracted from your U.S. federal income tax liability to determine your refund or balance due.

  • What is a separate limitation loss?

    A separate limitation loss is an allowable loss that can offset income in a specific category, such as passive activity or resourced treaty income. It must meet certain requirements, such as being from a trade or business and not being a general loss.

  • What are the categories for separate limitation losses?

    The categories for separate limitation losses are: passive activity loss (PAL), general limitation of the PAL, and the overall foreign loss account. A separate limitation loss can only be applied to income in one category at a time.

  • What is the purpose of Part III and IV of Schedule J (Form 1118)?

    Part III of Schedule J is used to report and adjust overall foreign loss accounts for each separate category. Part IV is used to report and adjust overall domestic loss accounts with respect to each separate category.

  • What are the three parts of Schedule J?

    The three parts of Schedule J are Part I, Part II, and Part III. Part I calculates the foreign tax credit, while Part II is used to calculate other foreign tax credits and deductions. Part III shows the carryback and carryforward of foreign tax credits.

  • What is the purpose of Schedule J?

    Schedule J, also known as the Foreign Tax Credit and Other Credits/Deductions, is used to calculate the foreign tax credit and other deductions that can reduce a taxpayer's U.S. federal income tax liability.

  • What is Form 1118?

    Form 1118, also known as the Foreign Tax Credit, is used by U.S. taxpayers to claim a credit for foreign income taxes paid on nonresident alien income. It is filed along with Form 1040.

  • How does a corporation determine the portion of general category income that is recharacterized as passive category income?

    A corporation determines the portion of general category income that is recharacterized as passive category income by dividing the remaining balance to be recharacterized from the general category income to passive category income by the total remaining balance to be recharacterized from all separate categories, and then multiplying the result by the general category income.

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Federal tax forms

Form 1118 Schedule J is one of Federal tax forms that are documents used to report and file federal income taxes with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in the United States. These forms are used by individuals, businesses, and organizations to report their income, deductions, and other relevant information necessary for calculating their federal tax liability.

The most commonly used federal tax form is the Form 1040, which is used by individual taxpayers to report their personal income tax. Other commonly used forms include the Form 1065 for partnerships, Form 1120 for corporations, and Form 990 for tax-exempt organizations.

Federal tax forms typically require taxpayers to report various sources of income, such as wages, salaries, and tips, as well as income from investments, rental properties, and other sources. The forms also allow taxpayers to claim deductions and credits for various expenses, such as charitable contributions, mortgage interest, and healthcare expenses.

It is important to file federal tax forms accurately and on time, as failure to do so can result in penalties and interest charges from the IRS.

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