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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer

Earnout structures: Bridging valuation gaps in M&A – beware the tax complexity

With an observable increase in the use of earnout and contingent consideration structures in M&A, it is timely to consider the related tax complexity. In brief Our recent Private M&A Report highlights a rise in the use of...more

Lowenstein Sandler LLP

Section 280G Unpacked: Pitfalls and Planning for Tech Startups

In this episode of Just Compensation, Megan Monson and Jessica I. Kriegsfeld talk to Anthony O. Pergola, Vice Chair of Lowenstein’s Emerging Companies & Venture Capital practice group, about the complexities and challenges of...more

Sullivan & Worcester

Remediation of M&A REIT Targets (UPDATED)

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The past is prologue: Do REIT qualification issues close with tax years, do they persist for ten (10) years (being the sum of five (5) years on account of the Section 856(g)(3) “lock out” plus another five (5) years of...more

DLA Piper

State and Local Tax Implications of Tariff Escalations by the Trump Administration

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The Trump Administration’s prior announcement of a 10-percent universal tariff and 125-percent tariff on Chinese goods created a widespread impact on both businesses and consumers. In addition to the economic impact of the...more

Ankura

Navigating Change: How 2025 Tax Changes Could Affect M&A Dynamics

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In the merger and acquisition (M&A) landscape, it is crucial to consider factors beyond the transaction itself, as the 2025 calendar year is already underway. Evaluating how potential 2025 tax changes and any changes beyond...more

Mayer Brown

Taxe sur les salaires et boni de fusion

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Le Tribunal administratif de Lille retient qu’un boni de fusion doit être pris en compte dans le chiffre d’affaires pour la détermination du rapport d’assujettissement à la taxe sur les salaires d’une société holding (TA de...more

Husch Blackwell LLP

Michigan Issues Updated Guidance on Successor Liability

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The Michigan Department of Treasury recently issued updated guidance addressing successor liability in response to Mertz v. Dep’t of Treasury [Dkt. No. 365480 (June 13, 2024)], a recent case before the Michigan Court of...more

Farrell Fritz, P.C.

M&A Tax Concepts: What is a “Gross-up Payment,” and Why Does It Matter?

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Buying or selling a business is an exciting experience, and potentially lucrative opportunity for all parties. Most often, during the letter of intent / early negotiations phase, a “deal” is struck based primarily on economic...more

DarrowEverett LLP

Unlocking Tax-Free Gains: The Power of QSBS in Mergers & Acquisitions

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Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 1202 offers a significant tax incentive for investors in qualified small business stock (QSBS). This provision allows eligible shareholders to exclude up to 100% of capital gains realized...more

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The Critical Importance of Tax Due Diligence in Modern Business Transactions

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In today's complex and ever-evolving business landscape, tax due diligence has emerged as a critical component of financial analysis and risk management in mergers, acquisitions, and other significant business transactions....more

Cooley LLP

What to Know Before Acquihiring a Team

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Growing companies will often use acquihires to bring in a team of new employees. This can be more efficient and effective than hiring one by one, especially if the team being brought aboard works well together and has...more

Jackson Walker

New Statute of Limitation Will Help Limit ACA Liabilities in M&A Deals, But Buyers Should Remain Diligent

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To the satisfaction of companies routinely engaged in mergers and acquisitions, U.S. Congress recently amended the tax code through the Employer Reporting Improvement Act to add a six-year statute of limitations on the...more

K&L Gates LLP

The Inside Basis: Tax Insurance in Luxembourg

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In our second episode of The Inside Basis, Randy Clark is joined by Marion Zeller, a tax partner in our Luxembourg office, and David Mussche, an associate director with Howden M&A's tax team, to discuss the state of tax...more

Ankura

Tax Liability Insurance - M&A and Beyond

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During the diligence phase of a transaction, it is not uncommon for a buyer to identify potential tax liabilities that may be caused by a number of situations: uncertainty over a tax structure, an estimated fair market value...more

McDermott Will & Schulte

[Event] Tax Symposium 2024 - May 14th - 15th, Chicago, IL

Discover the latest global developments and planning opportunities to stay ahead of the curve at McDermott’s Tax Symposium 2024. Join us in Chicago for a full day of programming designed to equip corporate tax leaders with...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Newly Proposed Regulations on Stock Buyback Excise Tax Largely Adopt Approach From Initial IRS Guidance

On April 12, 2024, the Treasury Department (Treasury) and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued proposed regulations (89 FR 25980 and 89 FR 25829) on the excise tax on stock buybacks enacted as part of the Inflation Reduction...more

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

A dash of SALT on the deal: Key takeaways from TEI's 2023 M&A Seminar

State and local tax (SALT) issues may arise from mergers, acquisitions, or dispositions. Eversheds Sutherland Partner Todd Betor presented on Unique State Tax Issues at Tax Executives Institute’s 2023 Mergers & Acquisitions...more

Miller Nash LLP

Today in Tax: Digital Assets in Mergers & Acquisitions—Three Things Every Buyer Should Know

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Cryptocurrencies, digital assets, and blockchain-based technologies seem to show up everywhere. As the market for these products matures, new markets are emerging. Competitors, new entrants, and investors are acquiring the...more

Williams Mullen

[Webinar] Winter Tax Forum - January 26th, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT

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Please join us for the Winter Tax Forum virtually on Wednesday, January 26. Register here to join Farhad Aghdami and Anna Derewenda as they deliver recent tax and wealth planning updates. The two will specifically touch on: ...more

White & Case LLP

Spain to tax acquisitions of shares of major Spanish listed companies

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The Spanish Official Gazette published last October 16th legislation enacting a new indirect Tax on Financial Transactions levied, at 0.2%, on the acquisition of shares of major Spanish listed companies irrespective of the...more

BakerHostetler

State Tax in Transactions: Post Closing Issues (Part IV)

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Don't rest on your laurels because the closing ink has dried! In this final episode of the series on state and local tax issues in M&A, Matt Hunsaker addresses some of the issues that arise after closing and how to prepare...more

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State Tax in Transactions: Apportionment & Combination Implications (Part III)

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In part 3 of our journey through SALT issues in M&A transactions, Matt Hunsaker highlights a few apportionment, unitary combination, and NOL usage implications that should be on your radar whenever you are involved in a...more

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State Tax in Transactions - Expanding Nexus Footprint (Part II)

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M&A transactions can have big implications for your company's nexus footprint. In part two of the series on M&A transactions, Matt Hunsaker breaks down nexus issues that should be on your radar if your company is engaging in...more

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State Tax in Transactions: Perspectives of M&A Lawyers (Part 1)

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Gone are the days when you could blow off state and local taxes in transactions! Erica Svboda and Ryan Gorsche - M&A lawyers in BakerHostetler's M&A Team join Matt Hunsaker in the virtual studio to provide background on how...more

White & Case LLP

2019 Half-year in review: M&A legal and market developments

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We set out in the attached Newsletter a number of interesting English court decisions and market developments which have taken place in the second half of 2019 and their impact on M&A transactions. This review looks at these...more

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