The U.S. Department of the Treasury and IRS on Sept. 17, 2024, issued Proposed Regulations on the Tribal General Welfare Exclusion Act of 2014 (the Act). The Proposed Regulations are an overdue win for Indian country,...more
9/19/2024
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The Treasury Tribal Advisory Committee (TTAC) on Dec. 3, 2019, will hold its third periodic meeting at the U.S. Department of the Treasury in Washington, D.C. During this meeting, members will: Directly following the TTAC...more
• With Democrats taking control of the U.S. House of Representatives, tax provisions affecting tribal governments and their members are once again on the table for discussion.
• This notice provides an overview of seven...more
2/5/2019
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• Indian Country was disappointed in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017's lack of inclusion of provisions that would put tribes on an equal footing with sovereign nations.
• In addition, modifications of the "Kiddie Tax"...more
• President Donald Trump on Dec. 22, 2017, signed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, the first major overhaul of the U.S. tax system in over 30 years.
• Although few of the enacted provisions are specific to Indian Country, several...more
2/26/2018
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With the top tax bracket at nearly 40 percent, Indian tribes making substantial per capita distributions are asking what they can do to reduce their members’ tax liabilities. One option to consider is a deferred per capita...more
9/14/2015
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In 2013, courts were active in issues relating to Indian tribes, including ruling on state tax matters and the federal income tax aspects of Section 17 corporations.
The top 10 Indian tribal tax developments from 2013...more