My LLC is taxed as a partnership and paid foreign tax — who claims the FTC, me or the LLC?
I'm one of two members in a US LLC taxed as a partnership. The LLC earned some foreign income and paid foreign tax, reported on Schedule K-3. Does the partnership claim the foreign tax credit, or do I claim it on my own return? My partner and I keep getting different numbers.
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