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Treasury Department Asks Congress to Drop Proposed Legislation to Increase Tax Rates on Non-US Investors From Certain Countries

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On May 22, the US House of Representatives passed the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBBA). Among other things, the House bill proposed to add Section 899 to the Internal Revenue Code, which would have increased US tax rates...more

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Proposed Retaliatory US Taxes Would Impact Cross-Border Transactions

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Executive Summary - Retaliatory tax provisions contained in H.R. 1, the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” that recently passed the US House of Representatives, if enacted, would drastically impact common cross-border transactions,...more

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Unpacking the big beautiful international tax provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill

On May 12, 2025, the House Committee on Ways and Means (WMC) released a draft of the tax provisions of the highly anticipated budget reconciliation bill, referred to as the “One Big Beautiful Bill” Act (OBBB), and on May 14,...more

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New Section 899 – Enforcement of remedies against unfair taxes

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On May 12, 2025, the House Ways & Means Committee released legislative text for a new code section 899 designed to impose retaliatory tax measures against unfair foreign taxes, including digital services taxes and the...more

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Congress Proposes a ‘Big Stick’ to Target Discriminatory Tax Measures

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At the onset of its second term, the Trump Administration made clear that the United States opposed the current status of the design and implementation of the Global Anti-Base Erosion Model Rules, (“GloBE” or “Pillar 2”)....more

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Trump Administration Opens the Door to Double-Tax-Rate Penalty on Foreign Companies and Individuals

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As part of its “America First Trade Policy,” the White House is exploring an arcane IRS provision that allows the United States to double the tax rates of foreign companies and individuals....more

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Jersey Adopts OECDs Global Minimum Tax Rate of 15%

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Jersey has passed legislation to implement the OECD's global minimum tax rate of 15%, known as "Pillar 2", which will apply for fiscal years commencing on or after 1 January 2025....more

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Guernsey announces further details of OECD Pillar Two implementation

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Following on from the Crown Dependencies re-affirming their commitment to implementing the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development’s Pillar Two framework for accounting periods commencing on or after 1 January...more

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OECD Pillars: Full steam ahead

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2023 is set to be a year of change for the global tax landscape. After many years of negotiation, development and consultation, implementation of the OECD’s Pillar One and Pillar Two reforms to international taxation is now...more

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Today in Tax: Model Global Minimum Tax Rules and Gain Exclusion for Software Companies

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Brief commentary on the past week’s cases, rulings, notices, and related federal tax guidance. Model Rules for a Global Minimum Tax Companies should start preparing for the implementation of the OECD’s global minimum tax...more

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[Webinar] Tax in the City® - March 1st, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm PDT

The potential impact of global mobility issues and recent tax developments may require reassessing your planning strategies. Join us for our first Tax in the City® program of 2022, which will cover federal and...more

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The global minimum tax rate: Are we nearly there yet?

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On 20 December 2021, the OECD published keenly awaited model rules designed to implement Pillar Two of its ambitious plans to reform international taxation. ...more

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When Worlds Collide: How Tangible Tax Burdens Attach to Digital Commerce across the Globe (Part 1)

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The world is at a crossroads. The early 1990’s saw the internet opening to the general public, followed shortly thereafter by online sales platforms (Book Stacks Unlimited—1992, Amazon.com—1994, and eBay—1995), and social...more

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An incomplete picture: Democratic senators release “framework” for international tax overhaul

On August 25, 2021, Senate Finance Committee members Wyden, Brown, and Warner released draft bill language and a section-by-section summary of their proposed International Tax Reform Framework. The legislative language is...more

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

Downsizing from a House to a Manchin: Federal and International tax negotiations continue

As Congress and the White House look to make a deal on infrastructure by this summer, negotiations regarding changes in the tax law continue. Since our prior alert, while progress has been made regarding a bipartisan...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Is Tax Competition Dead?

The G7’s support for OECD-backed tax reforms could mark a big step toward a more consistent, revamped global tax scheme — depending on the details and whether it is actually adopted. ...more

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Biden Administration's FY 2022 Budget and International Tax Changes

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A previous Holland & Knight alert provided an overview of corporate and individual income tax increases as detailed in the U.S. Department of the Treasury May 2021 "Green Book." (See "Biden Administration's FY 2022 Budget and...more

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Who in the world is Joe Manchin: International tax proposals vary under Biden, Senate proposals

Just a few months after regulations were finalized, and as taxpayers were getting comfortable with the international tax provisions implemented by the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), proposals from President Biden and the...more

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International Tax Treaty: Australia

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Quick Summary. Located “down under” in the Southern Hemisphere and covering the Indian and Pacific Oceans, Australia consists of a mainland continent, the island of Tasmania, and several smaller islands. Australia comprises...more

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International Tax Treaty: Mexico

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The world’s most populous Spanish-speaking nation. Mexico is a Federation comprised of 32 states, being Mexico City the capital of the country. The government of Mexico is divided in three branches: the Legislative Branch in...more

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Three Years, Two Pillars and One New Headache for Investment Funds

Fund sponsors, investment advisors and other financial market participants would be forgiven for not concerning themselves with tax initiatives originally targeted at the digital economy. However, with the latest technical...more

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BEPS 2.0 - International Tax Reform Primer for SALT Experts

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It can be a little intimidating for a state tax expert to stand around the water cooler with international tax experts that casually throw around terms like BEPS, Pillar 1, Pillar 2, Digital Services Taxes, OECD, GloBE, etc....more

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French Parliament Passes GAFA Tax

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On July 11, 2019, the French Parliament adopted the bill creating a tax on digital services, applicable as from January 1, 2019. Failed International Attempts - The desire to adjust tax policy in the digital age is not...more

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OECD/G20 Base Erosion and Profit Shifting Project — Final Reports Released

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On October 5, 2015, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (“OECD”) published final reports outlining the “actions” to be undertaken by OECD members as part of the base erosion and profit shifting (“BEPS”)...more

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