# 2026-00278: IRS Invites Gripes on Double-Tax Dodging Forms

2026-00278, Agency Information Collection Activities; Requesting Comment on TD 7918, Creditability of Foreign Taxes, is a Federal Register notice from Treasury Department, Internal Revenue Service published 2026-01-09, effective Written comments should be received on or before March 10, 2026 to be assured of consideration. (as of 2026-06-08).

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## Facts
- Document number: 2026-00278
- Title: Agency Information Collection Activities; Requesting Comment on TD 7918, Creditability of Foreign Taxes
- Type: Notice
- Agencies: Treasury Department; Internal Revenue Service
- Citation: 91 FR 1034
- Published: 2026-01-09
- Effective: Written comments should be received on or before March 10, 2026 to be assured of consideration.
- Comments close: 2026-03-10
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: no
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-06-08

## In one line

IRS Invites Gripes on Double-Tax Dodging Forms

## Summary

The IRS wants your thoughts on how it collects info about foreign tax credits, which help people and businesses avoid paying tax twice. If you deal with foreign taxes, this could affect you. Comments are open until March 10, 2026, so jump in now to help shape the rules and possibly ease paperwork burdens.

## Abstract

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the IRS is inviting comments on the information collection request outlined in this notice.

## Effects PRIA read

- Election Statement for Foreign Tax Safe Harbor: cost, low. If you claim a foreign tax credit using the safe harbor, Treasury Regulation section 1.901-2A(d) requires you to provide a written statement electing to use the safe harbor formula. The rule described (section 1.901-2A(e)) applies to dual-capacity taxpayers who apply the safe harbor to qualifying l…
- Comment Opportunity on TD 7918 Collection: benefit, low. The IRS is asking for public comments on the information collection for TD 7918 (Creditability of Foreign Taxes) and will accept written comments through March 10, 2026. The notice identifies OMB Control No. 1545-0746, states there is no change to the currently approved collection, and estimates 12…

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## Sources
- [2026-00278 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/01/09/2026-00278/agency-information-collection-activities-requesting-comment-on-td-7918-creditability-of-foreign)
- [2026-00278 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-01-09/pdf/2026-00278.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-00278 (as of 2026-06-08).