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H.T.V.I. has been singled out as being one of the leading causes of base erosion and profit shifting (“B.E.P.S.”). Michael Peggs, co-head of the transfer pricing practice of Ruchelman P.L.L.C., makes a valiant attempt at explaining a method to value intangible property that is “hard to value” while being compliant with the B.E.P.S. Action Plan. He suggests a combination of common sense and reliable data.
Read MorePublished in Journal of Taxation and Regulation of Financial Institutions, Volume 27, Number 5: May/June 2014. © Civic Research Institute. Authorized Reprint.
Read MorePublished in Journal of Taxation and Regulation of Financial Institutions, Volume 28, Number 4: March/April 2015. © Civic Research Institute. Authorized Reprint.
Read MorePublished in Journal of Taxation of Investments, Volume 32, Number 3: Spring 2015. © Civic Research Institute. Authorized Reprint.
Read MorePublished in International Taxation, Volume 13, Issue 3: September 2015.
Read MoreThis month, Philip R. Hirschfeld and Galia Antebi report on Republican-led efforts to curtail F.A.T.C.A., new F.A.Q.’s released by the U.S. and Mauritius, publication of the St. Kitts and Nevis I.G.A., updated foreign account reporting procedures, and much more.
Read MoreClients with entities formed in a state other than New York often ask if they should seek authority to transact business in New York. Typically, the client is concerned that operations in New York exist and a fear that often inhibits a company from pursuing registration is the expectation that registration brings with it New York State and New York City tax obligations. Simon H. Prisk reflects: The answer to these questions is not as clear cut as one might think.
Read MoreWe analyze a recent U.S. Court of Appeals case, Albemarle Corp. v. United States, that affirmed certain refund claims were barred by the statute of limitations. The case involved withholding taxes on payments of interest to Albemarle Corp. from its Belgian subsidiary during the years 1997 to 2001. The court held that the taxpayer’s claims for refunds, attributable to foreign tax credits, were time-barred in certain years.
Read MoreWhat constitutes adequate disclosure? This topic continues to be a source of dispute between taxpayers and the I.R.S. Sheryl Shah and Nina Krauthamer discuss the statute of limitations consequences when a taxable gift that is not “adequately shown.”
Read MoreNewly issued temporary regulations (T.D. 9733) modify three of the six ways that rental or royalty income can qualify for the active exception to foreign personal holding company income (F.P.H.C.I.) under Subpart F. The new Treas. Reg. §1.954-2T addresses who can perform the required functions when a controlled foreign corporation (C.F.C.) leases or licenses property to an unrelated person, as well as the treatment of cost sharing arrangements.
Read MoreThe I.R.S. recently released temporary and proposed regulations to limit the use of foreign partnerships to avoid income inclusions under Code §956. The Temporary Regulations are more limited in their scope while the Proposed Regulations are quite broad. If finalized in the current form, the Proposed Regulations would cause most C.F.C. loans to partnerships with related U.S. partners to be investments in U.S. property.
Read MoreWe address the I.R.S.’s latest attempt to shut down schemes to avoid U.S. taxation by cracking down on what some may have considered a loop-hole under applicable partnership rules. In Notice 2015-54, 2015-34 IRB 210 (8/06/2015), the I.R.S. announced that it intends to issue regulations that would change the nonrecognition rules on certain property contributions to partnerships and L.L.C.’s with foreign partners. The new regulations would require that income or gain attributable to property be taken into account by the U.S. transferor, either immediately or periodically. Regulations would also be issued under §§482 and 6662 of the Internal Revenue Code (the Code) that apply to controlled transactions involving partnerships to ensure appropriate valuation of such transactions.
Read MoreAs the conclusion of the O.E.C.D.’s B.E.P.S. Project draws ever nearer, Rusudan Shervashidze examines domestic implementation efforts in a number of foreign countries and the unanticipated tax ramifications for multinational enterprises. In their attempts to meet these requirements, countries are making some of the most significant changes to international taxation policy that we have seen in decades.
Read MoreAmid a global context of widespread budget deficits, it seems that politicians have finally discovered that multinational enterprises, entrepreneurs, and high net worth individuals have recourse to legal frameworks that allow for the tax efficient structuring of investments. This article addresses the evolution of international tax planning through the use of Luxembourg S.P.V.’s from its origins to its heyday and future prospects in light of ongoing discussions at the level of the O.E.C.D. and the European Commission.
Read MorePublished in Taxsutra: September 2015.
Read MorePublished in Taxsustra: September 2015.
Read MorePublished by the American Bar Association in the Real Property Trust & Estate eReport, August 2015.
Read MoreAs Democrats and Republicans attempt to revamp the U.S. tax system, there is renewed discussion of lowering the corporate tax rate. In other national news, U.S. expatriation numbers are down in Q2 of 2015, the I.R.S. Transfer Pricing Operations Unit is officially here to stay, and three more banks agree to disclose activities to D.O.J.
Read MoreJuly and August were busy months for F.A.T.C.A. developments. We explain the highlights: The I.R.S. notified countries with early I.G.A.’s that more favorable provisions are available, but the notice may escalate the on-boarding controversy with Canada and the U.K. The Common Reporting Standard (C.R.S.) is moving forward – either with or without U.S. participation – and global F.I.’s must adjust reporting systems. Iceland and the United Arab Emirates publish F.A.T.C.A. guidance. Belarus ratified the I.G.A. with the U.S. Italy published an implementation decree for exchange of information. Turkey and Slovakia signed Model 1 I.G.A.‘s. Mauritius and Luxembourg extend local F.A.T.C.A. reporting deadlines.
Read MoreThe I.R.S. proposal to deny refunds of excess withholding tax in cases were the withheld tax is stolen by the withholding agent was harshly criticized by the Information Reporting Program Advisory Committee. It seems the I.R.S. does not have the authority to pass the loss onto the party that suffered withholding. Elizabeth V. Zanet and Andrew P. Mitchel discuss the issue in detail.
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