FORM 1118 AND SEPARATE SCHEDULES I AND J ARE USED BY DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN CORPORATIONS TO CLAIM A CREDIT AGAINST TAX FOR TAXES PAID TO FOREIGN COUNTRIES. THE IRS USES FORM 1118 AND RELATED SCHEDULES TO DETERMINE IF THE CORPORATION HAS HAS COMPUTED THE FOREIGN TAX CREDIT CORRECTLY. THAT TAXPAYERS ARE ALLOCATING THESE LOSSES CORRECTLY.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.