Form 1116 is used by individuals
(including nonresident aliens) estates or trusts that paid foreign
income taxes on U.S. taxable income to compute the foreign tax
credit. This information is used by the IRS to verify the foreign
tax credit.
US Code:
26
USC 904 Name of Law: Limitation on credit.
US Code: 26
USC 901 Name of Law: Taxes of foreign countries and of
possessions of United States
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.