The agreement builds on the two-pillar approach outlined by the OECD and aims to tackle the challenges arising from an increasingly globalized and digital economy.
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..Under Pillar One, the largest and most...more
The final regulations addressing the GILTI high-tax exception retain the general approach of the proposed regulations with some simplifying changes.
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..Taxpayers can elect on an annual basis whether to...more
Considerable thought and commentary has been given to the numerous technical features introduced by P.L. 115-97 (Dec. 22, 2017), colloquially referred to as the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act” (the “TCJA”). Nearly one-and-a half...more
The proposed regulations provide rules for identifying which taxpayers are subject to the BEAT and for computing BEAT liability.
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The base erosion and anti-abuse tax (BEAT) proposed...more
Certainty regarding characterization of intercompany transactions remains a priority after US tax reform, opinion highlights importance of established pattern of conduct.
On August 6, 2018, the US Tax Court decided...more
New regulations more notable for what they retain than what they change.
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..The US anti-inversion rules have more than a 15-year history of impacting the structure and practicality of certain cross-border...more
Introduction and Overview -
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“TCJA”) resulted in the most sweeping changes to the Internal Revenue Code (the “Code”) in decades and will result in countless articles and commentary to address the...more
Appendix at pages 34-43 includes a series of transactional diagrams outlining the main structuring issues in the international context.
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..The legislation alters fundamental aspects of US business taxation...more
1/11/2018
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Tax Reform
The new tax rules are expected to have an immediate impact on leveraged companies and leveraged finance transactions.
On December 22, 2017, President Trump signed into law the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act” (the Act).1 This...more
Final bill retains key aspects of House and Senate proposals with some surprise last-minute modifications.
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..The bill adopts, with some modifications, earlier US House and Senate tax reform...more
Potential legislation would significantly affect businesses across a variety of sectors.
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..US House and Senate have each passed comprehensive tax reform legislation.
..Proposals would alter fundamental...more
The proposal would significantly change US taxation of businesses, setting the stage for legislative negotiations, but omits some key details.
On September 27, a group of Trump Administration and Congressional leaders...more
The Trump plan released this week proposes a significant reduction of tax rates applicable to business income (including income earned through pass-through entities) and a territorial system (with a one-time tax on...more
Tax reform plans would fundamentally alter the landscape for key business decisions, impacting a business’ legal, finance, corporate development and other divisions, as well as tax groups.
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..Tax reform...more
Action prompted by concerns that settlements of EU State Aid tax investigations may result in inappropriate foreign tax credit splitter structures.
On September 15, 2016, the US Internal Revenue Service (the IRS) issued...more
As the European Commission reviews whether tax arrangements conform with State aid rules, companies active in Europe should ensure their fiscal regimes comply with EU law.
In recent years, the European Commission (the...more
New regulations expand prior guidance reducing tax benefits of inversions. Proposed debt-equity rules will impact even routine intercompany transactions.
On April 4, 2016, the US Department of the Treasury (Treasury) and...more
4/21/2016
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De Minimus Quantity Exemption ,
Dividends ,
Foreign Corporations ,
Inversion ,
IRS ,
Multinationals ,
Proposed Regulation ,
Related Parties ,
Stocks ,
U.S. Treasury
For expatriating US companies to avoid anti-inversion rules, their foreign business activities must satisfy a tough bright-line test, consistent with controversial 2012 rules.
On June 3, 2015, the US Department of the...more
6/11/2015
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Inversion ,
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Safe Harbors ,
U.S. Treasury
New guidance seeks to curb the incidence of inversions and reduce the associated tax benefits, but also extends beyond inversions.
On September 22, 2014, the US Department of the Treasury (Treasury) and the Internal...more