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Troutman Pepper Locke

Section 899 Implications for Foreign Banks Lending to US Borrowers through US Lending Offices

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In an earlier alert, we described the potential impact of the One Big Beautiful Bill on withholding taxes imposed on loans made by foreign banks to U.S. borrowers. ...more

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Being aggressive on your mistakes could be a bad idea

Many moons ago, I got a call from a bank with a problem. For two decades—yes, twenty years—they had failed to include bonuses as part of plan compensation. The kicker? They were supposed to. This wasn’t a gray area; the plan...more

Ballard Spahr LLP

Bank’s Digital Assets Business Strategy Draws Federal Reserve Scrutiny

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The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia (the “Philly Fed”) recently executed an agreement (the “Agreement”) with Pennsylvania-based Customers Bank (and its Customers Bancorp, Inc. holding entity) (collectively, “Customers”)....more

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Payments Docket - May 2023

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The latest edition of the Payments Docket, our roundup of key litigation involving the payments industry, features fintechs and nonbanks continuing to face regulatory scrutiny, crypto going bankrupt, and banks are paying for...more

Foodman CPAs & Advisors

How Tax Administrations Handle FATCA, CRS Non-Compliance

Tax administrations can use a combination of detective, preventative and corrective measures to assess and treat Foreign Account Tax Compliance (FATCA) and Common Reporting Standard (CRS) non-compliance, according to the...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

The Code to the Rescue! Leveraging the Internal Revenue Code to Help Employees During the COVID-19 Crisis

As we find ourselves in the midst of a national medical and financial crisis, employers are asking what they can do to help employees, and how they can do it in a way that costs less money. Although the President just signed...more

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Estate Planning and Income Tax Updates You Need to Know

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Tax filing deadline. The Internal Revenue Service has issued Notice 2020-18 extending both the federal income tax filing and payment due dates for 2019 income tax returns from April 15, 2020 to July 15, 2020. These extensions...more

Foodman CPAs & Advisors

Traps for the Unwary: Are Financial Institution receiving adequate FATCA consulting and training?

FATCA is Chapter 4 of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC). It conscripts Foreign Financial Institutions (FFIs) to act as reporting and withholding agents for the U.S. Government. To enforce its conscription, it contains a...more

Foodman CPAs & Advisors

Bankers, Do your US Clients tell you everything that you need to know?

Given the information publicly revealed by “Panama Papers”, and recent IRS reminders to out-of-compliance US Taxpayers to come into full compliance with their federal tax obligations, it is critical that Bankers and Financial...more

Stinson LLP

Emerging Trends Newsletter - Q2

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We are thrilled to bring you the 2nd installment of Stinson Leonard Street's Emerging Trends newsletter. Recent Delaware Supreme Court Opinion Limits General Personal Jurisdiction for Foreign Corporation - Recent...more

Blank Rome LLP

FATCA Update: Institute of International Bankers Submits Comment Letter on FATCA Regulations

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The Institute of International Bankers (IIB) has submitted a comment letter (available through Bloomberg BNA here; subscription required) to the Internal Revenue Service addressing various issues arising under the FATCA...more

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BakerHostetler Attorneys James Mastracchio and Jay Nanavati Discuss Global Tax Enforcement

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Global tax enforcement is the number one priority of the U.S. authorities, and they are using their resources and tools in unprecedented ways to ensure that those who intentionally evade taxes are identified and brought to...more

Ballard Spahr LLP

IRS Proposes To Eliminate ‘Confusing’ 36-Month Non-Payment Testing Period for Cancellation of Debt

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The Internal Revenue Service recently proposed very well-received regulations under Section 6050P of the Internal Revenue Code (the Code) that would eliminate the requirement for financial entities to treat debt as canceled...more

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Beyond Switzerland: Preparing for the Fallout from FATCA and Other Global Transparency Initiatives

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You have implemented FATCA; what comes next? Will your company be the next witness in a US tax investigation? Financial institutions around the world must now prepare to respond to anticipated inquiries and investigations as...more

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