This document provides guidance under
new section 965 enacted by the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004
(P.L. 108-357). In general, and subject to limitations and
conditions, section 965 (a) provides that a corporation that is a
U.S. shareholder of a controlled foreign corporation (CFC) may
elect, for one taxable year, an 85 percent dividends received
deduction (DRD) with respect to certain cash dividends it receives
from its CFC's. Section 965(f) provides that taxpayers may elect
the application of section 965 for either the taxpayer's last
taxable year which begins before October 22, 2004, or the
taxpayer's first taxable year to which the taxpayer intends to
elect section 965 to apply prior to the issuance of Form 8895, the
election must be made on a statement that is attached to its
timely-filed tax return (including extensions) for such taxable
year. In addition, because the taxpayer must establish to the
satisfaction of the Commissioner that it has satisfied the
conditions to take the DRD, the taxpayer is required under this
guidance to report specified information and provide specified
documentation.
US Code:
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USC 965 Name of Law: Temporary dividends received deduction
PL:
Pub.L. 108 - 357 965 Name of Law: American Jobs Creation Act of
2004
US Code: 26
USC 6103 Name of Law: Confidentiality and disclosure of returns
and return information
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.