This course, aimed at tax practitioners with an intermediate level of PFIC understanding, includes comprehensive computations required to complete Form 8621 under the default §1291 regulations.  

Learning Objectives

  • Differentiate between §1291 PFIC treatment and the alternate PFIC taxation regimes
  • Define §1291 excess and non-excess distributions
  • Compare and contrast the taxation of excess and non-excess distributions
  • Calculate the PFIC tax and interest under §1291 

Education Information

IRS Program Number: NMVBP-T-00227-22-S

Length: 100 minutes plus optional question-and-answer session (no CE)

Prerequisite: None

Advanced Preparation: None

Program Level: Intermediate

Delivery Method: Self-Study

Field of Study: IRS Federal Tax

Credit hours: 2 IRS CE

Instructor: Mary Beth Lougen, EA, USTCP Click here to learn more about the instructor.

All continuing education credit is provided through Gregory & Associates, Inc. which is doing business as Compass Tax Educators. Click here to learn more about our education policies. 

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