If you meet all the following conditions, use only the form shown
in parentheses with each of the credits discussed above.
- You have only one current year business credit.
- You have no carryback or carryover credit(s).
- The credit (other than the low-income housing credit) is not
from a passive activity. See Form 8582-CR,
Passive Activity Credit Limitations, for information
about passive activity credits.
If you do not meet all these conditions, you must
also fill out Form 3800.
Although the empowerment zone employment credit (Form 8844) is part
of the general business credit, never report it on Form
3800.
Alternative minimum tax (AMT).
Although you may not owe AMT, you must still figure your tentative
minimum tax on Form 6251 if you claim a general business
credit. After you fill in Form 6251, attach it to your tax return.
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