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Form 8902

  1. Country USA
  2. Language English
  3. Activity Taxes
  4. Department Internal Revenue Service
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Form 8902

Alternative Tax on Qualifying Shipping Activities

Rev. April 2018

Form 8902 is a tax form used by corporations to report their alternative tax on qualifying shipping activities. The form requires information about the corporation, such as its name and Employer Identification Number (EIN), as well as details about the vessels it operates and its gross income from qualifying shipping activities. Part III of the form requests information about the vessel's dead weight tons, net tons, and daily notional shipping income. The form also includes an election or termination section for section 1354 elections and a worksheet for reporting income from qualifying secondary and incidental activities. The tone of the document is informational and technical.

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  • What is the definition of 'Ownership Percentage'?

    The Ownership Percentage refers to the percentage of ownership that a corporation has in a vessel. It is used to determine how much notional interest expense should be reported on Form 8902.

  • What are the two alternative tax rates for corporations?

    The two alternative tax rates for corporations are 35% and 21%. The higher rate is used if the corporation does not have a valid election in place, while the lower rate (21%) is used if a valid election is in place.

  • What is Form 8902 used for?

    Form 8902, also known as the 'Notional Interest Expense' form, is used to calculate the amount of interest expense that should be reported on a taxpayer's return for a given year. It is typically used in situations where a taxpayer has entered into a leveraged transaction (such as issuing debt or equity), and it helps to ensure that the taxpayer reports enough interest expense to avoid being in a net income position.

  • Which columns should be completed for a leased vessel?

    For a leased vessel, the following columns should be completed: O (for owned), L (for leased), CL (for capitalized lease), and TC (if the vessel is time-chartered).

  • What is the purpose of Form 8902?

    The purpose of Form 8902 is to calculate notional interest expense, which is used to determine a taxpayer's interest deduction limit. It is also used to ensure that a taxpayer does not have an indefinite postponement of their income.

  • What is the purpose of Part V of Form 8902?

    Part V of Form 8902 is used to calculate alternative tax on qualifying shipping activities. It is an optional tax calculation that allows a corporation to pay a reduced amount of tax based on their qualifying shipping income.

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Federal tax forms

Form 8902 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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