Election
(i) In general
(i)In general#
An election under this paragraph may be made only for the taxpayer’s first taxable year which begins after December 31, 1997 , and for which the taxpayer claims an alternative minimum tax foreign tax credit.
(ii)Election revocable only with consent#
An election under this paragraph, once made, shall apply to the taxable year for which made and all subsequent taxable years unless revoked with the consent of the Secretary.