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How Did Moore v. United States Change U.S. Tax Law?

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We have been waiting several months for the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) to render a decision in Moore v. United States. Initially, our questions focused on the issue of “realized or unrealized income” and...more

Allen Matkins

Is Member Ratification Effective Or "Like Takin' Sick When Nobody Knows The Cure"?

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When faced with an unauthorized or defective action, I expect that many practitioners will seek fix the problem by obtaining a ratification of the action.  But will a ratification cure the problem?...more

Rivkin Radler LLP

The Supreme Court’s Non-Opinion On The “Realization” of Income – A Lost Opportunity?

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In less than four months, the citizens of the United States will be electing their next President to a four-year term. They will also be deciding which of the two major political parties will “control” the Senate, the House,...more

Farrell Fritz, P.C.

Special Considerations for Law Firm Breakups

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Just a few weeks ago, I commented on a recent uptick in disputes centered on the breakup of professional services firms. In those disputes, we expect that the demands of the legal, accounting, and medical professions draw...more

Foster Garvey PC

A Journey Through Subchapter S / A Review of The Not So Obvious & The Many Traps That Exist For The Unwary: Part VIII –...

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In the S corporation arena, tax advisors and taxpayers generally do not focus a lot of attention on the S corporation shareholder eligibility rules other than at the time the S election is made. As we dive into shareholder...more

Williams Mullen

No Moore Waiting - Supreme Court Upholds Mandatory Repatriation Tax

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On June 20, the U.S. Supreme Court released its opinion in the closely watched case of Moore v. United States. In a 7-2 decision, the court upheld the constitutionality of the mandatory repatriation tax (MRT), also referred...more

Rivkin Radler LLP

Trust Beneficiary Engages In Like Kind Exchange Using Trust Property

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It is a basic principle of the income tax that the gain or loss realized by a taxpayer from the conversion of property into cash, or from the exchange of property for other property that differs materially in kind from the...more

Farrell Fritz, P.C.

Limo Company Shareholders Can't Hitch a Ride in Derivative Litigation

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Closely-held business entities come in all shapes and sizes. By definition, under Partnership Law § 10, it takes “two or more” owners to form a general partnership. But corporations and LLCs have no such impediment, ranging...more

Rivkin Radler LLP

“C’mon Man! Tax the Rich!” Business Owners Face Tax Increases*

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Last week, Sen. Warren reintroduced her “Ultra-Millionaires” wealth tax proposal to the Senate. Query her timing. The measure has the proverbial snowball’s chance in Hell of being enacted by this Congress.Perhaps the Senator...more

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Liquidation of Companies Under UAE Law: A Comprehensive Guide Based on Federal Decree-Law No. 32/2021 on Commercial Companies

The liquidation of a company is a pivotal process governed by legal regulations in the UAE. Understanding the intricacies of liquidation proceedings is essential for stakeholders involved in company dissolution. Federal...more

International Lawyers Network

Establishing a Business Entity in Ukraine

1. Types of business entities - In order to start business activities involving Ukraine, foreign investors have to choose one of the business forms proposed by Ukrainian legislation. The most popular form of legal presence...more

International Lawyers Network

Establishing a Business Entity in Uganda

1. INTRODUCTION - Given that Uganda was a British colony, the English legal system and law are predominant in Uganda. Uganda's legal system is based on English Common Law and African customary law. However, customary law...more

International Lawyers Network

Establishing a Business Entity in the Netherlands (Updated)

TYPES OF BUSINESS ENTITIES - In the Netherlands, there is a distinction between entities which qualify as legal entities (‘rechtspersonen’) and partnerships (‘personenvennootschappen’) which do not. Legal entities are...more

International Lawyers Network

Establishing a Business Entity in Thailand (Updated)

Thailand has a civil or codified law system. The main legal codification governing commercial aspects in Thailand is prescribed under the Civil and Commercial Code (“CCC”) and other related Acts which are issued from time to...more

International Lawyers Network

Establishing a Business Entity in Sweden (Updated)

1. INTRODUCTION TO THE VARIOUS AVAILABLE LEGAL ENTITY TYPES - The most common form of legal entity to start a newco in Sweden is through a Limited Liability Company (Sw. Aktiebolag). There are, however, other types of...more

Warner Norcross + Judd

Hot Topics for Private Clients and Family Offices from 2024 Heckerling Institute on Estate Planning – Part One

Earlier this year several Warner attorneys attended the annual Heckerling Institute on Estate Planning, the country’s most well-respected educational event for professionals working in the trusts and estates area. The...more

International Lawyers Network

Establishing a Business Entity in Singapore (Updated)

Registration of Business Entities - Unless exempted, business entities must be registered with the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) via their business filing portal: BizFile+. A foreigner residing...more

International Lawyers Network

Establishing a Business Entity in Romania (Updated)

1. Types of Business Entities - When entering the Romanian market, foreign investors have the option of incorporating a new legal entity with a Romanian legal personality, or setting up a unit of a foreign mother company,...more

International Lawyers Network

Establishing a Business Entity in Norway (Updated)

1. Different Business Entities - 1.1 Introduction and outline - Enterprises in Norway may be organized in several ways; the most common are limited liability companies, partnerships, and sole proprietorship. ...more

International Lawyers Network

Establishing a Business Entity in Malta (Updated)

Introduction - With its corporate laws based upon those of the UK, Malta has incorporated laws and principles into its own legislation, providing comfort and security to the commercial and business community. The most...more

International Lawyers Network

Establishing a Business Entity in Kenya

[co-author: Mourice Okon] a) Types of business entities in Kenya - Kenya has 5 main types of business entities that is, sole proprietorships, partnerships, limited liability partnerships, companies, non-governmental...more

International Lawyers Network

Establishing a Business Entity in Italy (Updated)

1. Types of Business Entities - Italian law provides multiple forms of organizational structures to do business in Italy. They differ from one another due to the extent of liability undertaken by its members. In...more

Hinckley Allen

Converting an LLC to an S Corporation: A Mistake Waiting to Happen

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Limited liability companies (LLCs) offer significant tax flexibility – for one thing they can elect to be treated as disregarded entities, partnerships, C corporations, or S corporations, and can even shift between those tax...more

International Lawyers Network

Establishing a Business Entity in Germany (Updated)

Anyone can establish a business in Germany - irrespective of citizenship, nationality, or place of residence. There is no specific investment legislation for foreign entrepreneurs. Any entrepreneur can make his choice from...more

International Lawyers Network

Establishing a Business Entity in England (Updated)

The attractiveness of the United Kingdom as a business location is unabated. There are many advantages to doing business in the UK. Investors can draw on a skilled workforce and access a large market; costs of labour and...more

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