Internal Revenue Service United States Department of the Treasury

Instructions for Form 8902 (12/2007)

Alternative Tax on Qualifying Shipping Activities

Section references are to the Internal Revenue Code unless otherwise noted.

Revised: 12/2007


Table of Contents

  • General Instructions
    • Purpose of Form
    • Who Must File
    • How To File
    • Definitions
      • Partnerships and Other Pass-Through Entities
    • Specific Instructions
      • Part I. Section 1354 Election or Termination
        • Item B
        • Item C
        • Item D
      • Part II. Other Information
        • Question E
        • Line G(1). Core qualifying activities
        • Line G(2). Qualifying secondary activities
        • Line G(3). Qualifying incidental activities
        • Line H. Gross income from qualifying shipping activities excluded from gross income on the corporation's income tax return
      • Part III. Vessel Information
        • Line 9. Type of ownership
        • Line 10. Type of vessel use
      • Part IV. Notional Shipping Income
        • Line 21. Ownership percentage
    • Instructions for Form 8902 - Notices
      • Paperwork Reduction Act Notice.
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