IRS Patches Foreign Tax Credit Rules—Speak Up by Sept 17!
Published Date: 8/31/2026
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Summary
The IRS fixed some details in their new rules about how foreign taxes are handled for certain companies, especially after a tax deferral option was removed. If you deal with foreign tax credits or earnings from foreign companies, these changes could affect your tax filings. Comments on these updates are open until September 17, 2026, so now’s the time to speak up!
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