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Is the Section 199A QBI deduction available to foreign LLC owners?

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liam_3906new member
July 11, 2020 2,350 views 1 answer
tax planningSection 199AQBI deductionforeign owner

I have heard about the qualified business income deduction under Section 199A that allows eligible business owners to deduct up to 20% of their qualified business income. As a nonresident alien who owns a US LLC, am I eligible for this deduction? My LLC generates significant income and a 20% deduction would make a meaningful difference in my tax liability.

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