New guidance clarifies certain key points on implementing the 1% tax that generally applies to public company stock buybacks and the 15% corporate minimum tax that generally applies to corporations with book income exceeding...more
The one-year postponement assists taxpayers that are developing compliance systems, amidst broader government review of the related-party debt regulations.
On July 28, 2017, the US Department of the Treasury (Treasury) and...more
Decision could open planning opportunities for non-US partners regarding sale of a partnership interest.
The Grecian Magnesite Mining, Industrial & Shipping Co., SA v. Commissioner 1 case — which the US Tax Court decided...more
New final, temporary and proposed regulations address leveraged transactions, “bottom-dollar” guarantees and other issues, but postpone action on some key questions.
On October 4, 2016, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)...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
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
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Proposed regulations would establish a sweeping framework to treat debt as equity in an effort to curb the use of “excessive” related-party debt.
On April 4, 2016, the US Department of the Treasury (Treasury) and the...more
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Legislation impacts tiered partnerships and M&A transactions. Existing partnerships should review operating agreements before new rules take effect.
The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 (the Act), which President Obama...more
By declaring a controversial ruling obsolete, the IRS removes uncertainty surrounding the tax effects of certain corporate restructuring techniques.
A pair of revenue rulings the US Internal Revenue Service (IRS)...more