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BASICS
Start with our FAQ section for basic definitions, find out when and what you need to file.
TAXATION
There are multiple ways to report passive foreign investment companies under §1291-1298 of the Internal Revenue Code. The taxation options range from extremely punitive to very similar to the tax treatment of US mutual funds. Understanding the various options and which ones make the most sense for each situation is very important.
These are the three main ways the investments are taxed for federal purposes:
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FORMS & INSTRUCTIONS
Click here to download the Form 8621 and its instructions (versions from 2004- to present). You must use the form and rules that were in place for each year you are preparing
CODES AND REGULATIONS
Interested in reading the relevant Tax Codes and Regulations? We have them in one place for your reading pleasure.
FORM 8621 CALCULATOR TRAINING
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