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In several recently published rulings, the German Federal Fiscal Court (BFH) has commented on several aspects of real estate transfer tax (RETT) in case of share deals—also contrary to the previous opinion of the tax...more
KEY FACTS OF REAL ESTATE ACQUISITIONS UNDER DUTCH LAW - Introduction - The purchase of an immovable property is a mutual agreement. Neither the seller nor the buyer has the obligation to make use of the services of...more
Tax the Rich? The President’s plan for a tax regime that would ensure the rich pay their “fair share” of the cost of implementing his programs has come one step closer to being realized . . . maybe . . . well, sort of ....more
Welcome to the Governor’s office, Ms. Hochul. Unfortunately, congratulations are hardly in order; indeed, a wish for good luck seems much more appropriate. I suppose you realize that the last round of tax legislation,...more
Extra, Extra!- Last Friday afternoon, as millions of unsuspecting Americans prepared for the long Memorial Day weekend – for many, perhaps, their first mask-less holiday celebration in almost 15 months – the Biden...more
Please join us for the Spring Tax Forum to be held virtually on Tuesday, June 8, 2021. Register to join Jenny Connors, Philip Delano, Marie Yascko-Rosado and Kevin Bender for an informative discussion on the latest updates in...more
KEY FACTS OF REAL ESTATE ACQUISITIONS UNDER DUTCH LAW - Introduction - The purchase of an immovable property is a mutual agreement. Neither the seller nor the buyer has the obligation to make use of the services of a...more
Many Canadian businesses have closed the books on their 2020 fiscal year, having faced an unprecedented economic shock wrought by the pandemic. 2020 fiscal year results will undoubtedly be affected, in many cases to the...more
Development of solar projects in California has been spurred by California’s renewable portfolio standard (RPS), which requires that 60% of retail electricity sales must be served by renewable resources by 2030 and requires...more
Act 13 of 2019 (Act 13), signed by Governor Wolf on June 28, 2019, made several changes to Pennsylvania tax laws, including the following significant changes. ...more
The recent $43.4 billion budget bill passed by the Connecticut General Assembly includes a number of changes to the Connecticut tax laws. The budget will be sent to Governor Ned Lamont who is expected to sign it....more
2019-20 NYS BUDGET ENACTED, INCLUDING REAL ESTATE TRANSFER TAX INCREASES - On April 12, 2019, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signed into law the New York State Budget Bill for the State’s 2019-20 fiscal year, which began on April...more
With the affirmative vote in the House today, both Houses of Congress have now passed a final version of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, clearing the legislation for President Trump’s signature. President Trump is widely expected...more
The Situation: On November 2, 2017, the House Ways and Means Committee released its first draft of much-anticipated comprehensive U.S. tax reform legislation as the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act." Chairman Brady’s markup of the bill...more
House Republicans unveiled the full text yesterday of their proposed tax legislation—titled the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act—which includes dramatic changes to the gift, estate, and generation-skipping transfer (GST) tax. ...more
The House Republican’s tax reform bill – the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act – was released yesterday. This bill is 429 pages (this is simplifying?) and provides for extensive tax reform. ...more
On September 27, 2017, the Secretary of the Treasury, the Director of the National Economic Council, the Chair of the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee, the Chair of the U.S. Senate Finance Committee, the Speaker of the...more
US International tax is complicated. It often overwhelms US Taxpayers. That is why an international tax specialist CPA is the best choice for the work. Nonetheless, many Taxpayers seek the help of tax return preparers...more
The Top 10 New York Tax Highlights of 2016 - It’s the New Year, and before we begin afresh, we look back at this past year with our list of the Top 10 New York tax highlights of 2016. 1. The New York State Tax...more
2017 will bring Republican control to D.C. It will also potentially bring tax reform. Both President Elect Donald Trump and House Republicans have proposed sweeping changes to the U.S. tax system, which we have briefly...more
On August 2, 2016 the U.S. Treasury Department issued proposed regulations addressing transfers between family members of interests in family-controlled entities (e.g., corporations, partnerships and LLCs). If enacted, these...more
ALJ holds NYS Real Estate Transfer Tax Cannot Be Imposed on Sale of 45% Membership Interest in LLC - In an issue of first impression under the New York State real estate transfer tax, a New York State Administrative Law...more
There are no immediate tax consequences of the Brexit vote. When the UK leaves the EU (which should not be for a period of at least two years) customs duties and tariffs may change depending on the outcome of...more