### Question
How is the term applicable disposition defined?


### Answer
The term **applicable disposition** is defined in *26 U.S.C. § 904* as the following:

> any disposition of any share of stock in a controlled foreign corporation in a transaction or series of transactions if, immediately before such transaction or series of transactions, the taxpayer owned more than 50 percent (by vote or value) of the stock of the controlled foreign corporation

#### Citation:
  - *26 U.S.C. § 904*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-Income Taxes > CHAPTER 1-NORMAL TAXES AND SURTAXES > Subchapter N-Tax Based on Income From Sources Within or Without the United States > PART III-INCOME FROM SOURCES WITHOUT THE UNITED STATES > Subpart A-Foreign Tax Credit**

