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The Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act is a United States federal statute enacted in 2010 as part of the Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act (HIRE Act). FATCA aims to improve compliance of U.S. taxpayers... more +
The Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act is a United States federal statute enacted in 2010 as part of the Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act (HIRE Act). FATCA aims to improve compliance of U.S. taxpayers by capturing tax revenue related to foreign assets and off-shore accounts.  less -
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IRS Will Extend Some FATCA Transition Rules

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In new Notice 2015-66 the IRS said it plans to amend FATCA regulations to reduce certain collateral restrictions on grandfathered obligations and extend the following transition rules: (1) the date for when withholding on...more

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IRS Notice 2014-33 – IRS Grants Relief for Good-Faith Efforts Under FATCA

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On May 2, 2014, the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) issued Notice 2014-33 (the “Notice”) providing that calendar years 2014 and 2015 will be regarded as a transition period for purposes of IRS enforcement and administration...more

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Treasury Extends FATCA Compliance Date, Announces Other Amendments Affecting Foreign Banks

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The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently announced in Notice 2014-33 that 2014 and 2015 will be transitional years from an administrative and enforcement perspective regarding the implementation of the Foreign Account Tax...more

Troutman Pepper

Understanding FATCA

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In late October PE Manager brought together four industry professionals (Joan Arnold, Pepper Hamilton; Kristy Trieste, Corsair Capital; Lori Evans, Birch Hill Equity Partners; and Jay Bakst, EisnerAmper) who must all in their...more

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IRS Announcement Extends FATCA Timelines

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On October 24, 2012, the Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") and the Department of Treasury ("Treasury") issued an announcement that extends certain timelines for the implementation of Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA)....more

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IRS Seeks Comment on New FATCA Forms; ISDA Announces FATCA-Driven Change to Master Agreement

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The IRS issued a request for comment on two new proposed FATCA-related forms on August 15, 2012. The first is Form 8956, Application for Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) Individual Identification Number. Each...more

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Third FATCA Compliance Model Announced - Inter-Governmental Agreements

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The U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury) issued joint statements with the governments of Japan and Switzerland on June 21, 2012 outlining a new framework for foreign financial institutions (FFIs) in those countries to...more

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Proposed Treasury Regulations Implementing the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (“FATCA”)

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On February 8, 2012, the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) announced the release of proposed regulations (the “Proposed Regulations”) for the next phase of implementing reporting and withholding provisions of the HIRE Act...more

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Final Proposed FATCA Regulations Issued

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The U.S. Treasury Department (“Treasury”) and the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) on February 8, 2012 issued proposed regulations addressing the implementation of the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (“FATCA,” which was...more

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Proposed Regulations Provide FATCA Compliance Guidance for Foreign Financial Institutions, Other Foreign Entities and U.S....

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The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service recently issued proposed regulations under Sections 1471–1474 of the Internal Revenue Code. The proposed regulations provide updated guidance on information...more

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Next Phase of FATCA Guidance Arrives with Proposed Regulations and Announcement of Possible Intergovernmental Approach

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On February 8, 2012, the US Treasury Department (“US Treasury”) and the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) released long-awaited proposed regulations on the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (“FATCA”). The proposed regulations...more

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"Highlights of Proposed Regulations Issued Under FATCA and Multijurisdiction Plan for Information Sharing"

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On February 8, 2012, Treasury and the IRS issued comprehensive proposed regulations (Proposed Regulations) that would, when finalized, implement the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA), which was enacted in March 2010....more

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