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§962 Election for GILTI (Individual CFC Owners)

Individual owners of foreign corps elect corporate treatment to access 50% GILTI deduction + FTC.

Overview

US individuals owning CFCs (foreign corps) get slammed with GILTI at ordinary rates with NO foreign tax credit. A §962 election lets them be taxed AS IF they were a C-corp — accessing the 50% §250 GILTI deduction and foreign tax credits. Drops effective GILTI rate from 37% to ~10.5% or lower. Essential for US owners of foreign operating companies.

Best fit
US owners of foreign operating companiesExpat entrepreneursInternational consultants
Estimated impact
Cut GILTI rate from 37% to 10.5% or below

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