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Proposed regulations reduce flexibility of foreign currency mark-to-market election

On August 19, 2024, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the Department of the Treasury (Treasury) issued proposed regulations (Proposed Regulations) making changes to previously proposed regulations published in December...more

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

Short tax year savior: Rev. Proc. 2024-34

Welcome relief to taxpayers with short tax years seeking to file Section 174 accounting method changes - On August 29, 2024, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and Department of the Treasury (Treasury) released Rev. Proc....more

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U.S. Tax Court Invokes Loper Bright for the First Time

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The U.S. Tax Court allows a dividend-received deduction ("DRD") for a Section 78 gross-up while also disallowing foreign tax credits in its first application of Loper Bright....more

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A New “One Percent” Tax Issue – Proposed IRS Regulations on the Excise Tax on Stock Repurchases

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The Department of the Treasury (“Treasury”) and the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”), in an April 2024 follow-up to IRS Notice 2023-2, issued proposed regulations dealing with the one-percent excise tax under Internal Revenue...more

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Weekly IRS Roundup August 12 – August 16, 2024

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Check out our summary of significant Internal Revenue Service (IRS) guidance and relevant tax matters for the week of August 12, 2024 – August 16, 2024. ...more

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In Rawat, DC Circuit construes the Code and regulations without deference, providing an example of statutory and regulatory...

On July 23, 2024, the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit (Court of Appeals) released a decision in Rawat v. Commissioner (available here). The case considers whether the portion of a non-US...more

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Proposed regulations add certain basket contracts to list of listed transactions

On July 17, 2024, the Department of Treasury (Treasury) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued proposed regulations (Proposed Regulations) identifying certain “basket contract” transactions, and transactions that are...more

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Eyes on Energy Tax Update: Second Quarter 2024

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Eyes on Energy Tax Update is a regular publication of the Holland & Knight Renewable and Alternative Energy Tax Team that provides highlights of important developments. The Renewable and Alternative Energy Tax Team also...more

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Supreme Court Overruling of Chevron Fuels Regulatory Uncertainty

On June 28, the U.S. Supreme Court sent shockwaves through the legal system by overturning one of the foundational precedents of American administrative law.  In Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, the Court, in a 6-3...more

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Treasury and the IRS issue final regulations addressing the payment and reporting of the stock buyback tax

On June 28, 2024, Treasury and the IRS filed final regulations regarding the payment and reporting aspects of the stock repurchase excise tax under section 4501 of the Code1 (Buyback Tax) (Final Regulations). The Final...more

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IRS Further Combats Basket Contract Transactions with Proposed Regs

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The Treasury Department and IRS have just published proposed Regulations that would identify transactions resembling certain basket contract transactions as listed transactions per the meaning of Section 6011, making them...more

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Supreme Court Overrules Chevron, Opening Door for New Tax Reg Challenges

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On June 28, 2024, the Supreme Court of the United States reshaped the federal tax landscape when it overturned the long-standing Chevron doctrine in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, No. 22-451. The Chevron doctrine, a...more

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Stock Repurchase Excise Tax Regulations Finalized: Effect on RICs

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On June 28, 2024, the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service issued final regulations on the reporting of the one-percent (1%) stock repurchase excise tax imposed by new section 4501 of the Internal...more

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IRS Issues Final Prevailing Wage and Apprenticeship Regulations

On June 25, 2024, the Internal Revenue Service and U.S. Department of Treasury published final Treasury Regulations (“Final Regulations”) in the Federal Register on the prevailing wage and registered apprenticeship...more

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Treasury and IRS Issue Proposed Regulations Regarding the Clean Energy Production and Clean Electricity Investment Credits Under...

The proposed regulations provide the initial guidance for new tax credits that go into effect in 2025 for clean electricity facilities using various technologies that achieve net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Under...more

Farella Braun + Martel LLP

The IRS Is Targeting Partnership Transactions: Is Your Representative Ready?

Earlier this week, Treasury and the IRS issued guidance to halt the use of partnership rules in the Internal Revenue Code to engage in abusive basis-shifting transactions whereby tax basis is stripped from certain assets and...more

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Treasury and IRS Announce New Attack on Partnership Basis-Shifting Structures and Establishment of “Passthrough Working Group” to...

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On June 17, 2024, the IRS announced the formation of a dedicated group in the Office of Chief Counsel specifically focused on developing guidance on partnerships, which is expected to work with a new “passthrough working...more

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IRS Issues Basis Shifting Guidance for Partnerships, Proposes Reporting Requirements

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The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and U.S. Department of Treasury recently issued guidance to curtail what they consider abusive basis shifting by related-party partners and partnerships. That guidance, which was issued June...more

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Transferability of Energy Credits under the Inflation Reduction Act: What do you need to know?

Now that final regulations on the transferability of energy tax credits under the Inflation Reduction Act have been issued by the U.S. Department of Treasury (Treasury) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), many investors...more

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U.S. Treasury Proposes New Regulations on Eligibility Requirements for Clean Energy Tax Credits under the Inflation Reduction Act

The United States Department of the Treasury (Treasury) on June 3, 2024 published proposed regulations on Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Sections 45Y and 48E, which provide for clean energy production and investment tax credits...more

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Treasury Releases Proposed Regulations on Tech-Neutral PTC and ITC

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On May 29, 2024, the Treasury Department (the “Treasury”) and the Internal Revenue Service (the “Service”) issued proposed regulations (REG-119283-23) (the “proposed regulations”) regarding the clean electricity production...more

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Treasury Department and IRS Release Proposed Regulations for Clean Electricity Credits Under Code Sections 45Y and 48E

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On May 29, 2024, the Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released a notice of proposed rulemaking (Proposed Regulations) with respect to Section 45Y (clean electricity production credit or CEPC) and...more

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Treasury and IRS Propose Clean Electricity Investment Guidance

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The Treasury Department and IRS on Wednesday issued an eagerly awaited notice of proposed rulemaking to incentivize clean energy facilities: the “clean electricity production credit”—Section 45Y credit—and “clean electricity...more

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Treasury and IRS Release New Safe Harbor Election for Domestic Content Bonus Credits

On May 16, 2024, the U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released Notice 2024-41 (the Notice), providing further guidance on domestic content bonus credit amounts applicable under...more

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Final Guidance Issued on “Foreign Entity of Concern” Criteria

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On May 3, 2024, the US Department of the Treasury (“Treasury”) and the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) issued final regulations (T.D. 9995) concerning the clean vehicle credit under Section 30D of the Internal Revenue Code...more

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