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SALT Scoreboard - Quarter 1, 2024

This is the first edition of the Eversheds Sutherland SALT Scoreboard for 2024. Since 2016, we have tallied the results of what we deem to be significant taxpayer wins and losses and analyzed those results. Our entire SALT...more

Miller Canfield

Some Research Credit Good News and Potentially Much Bad News

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Over an objection by the IRS, the Tax Court recently ruled in Kapur v. Commissioner that it could limit discovery and permit statistical sampling of voluminous data related to a claimed research credit. The court refused,...more

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Georgia’s 2024 legislative session: Sine Die tax legislation overview

The Georgia General Assembly passed several significant tax bills during the 2024 legislative session. Among them was the creation of a tax court in the judicial branch, a reduction of the individual and corporate income tax...more

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Georgia’s 2024 legislative session: Major tax legislation moving forward

This year’s Georgia’s legislative session is quickly progressing, with some major tax legislation moving towards passage. Last Thursday, February 29, 2024 was “Crossover Day”—the 28th legislative day of 40 total legislative...more

Freeman Law

Tax Court in Brief | Ismail v. Comm’r | Foreign LLC for U.S. tax purposes; Substantiation of Schedule C Expenses; Section 274

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Short Summary:  The case discusses the tax classification of a foreign corporation for U.S. tax purposes and the substantiation of various business expenses such as vehicle, travel, and meals and entertainment expenses....more

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Tax Court in Brief | Palmarini Inc. v. Commissioner, Palmarini v. Commissioner | Recordkeeping and Constructive Dividends

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The Tax Court in Brief – December 12th – December 16th, 2022 - Freeman Law’s “The Tax Court in Brief” covers every substantive Tax Court opinion, providing a weekly brief of its decisions in clear, concise prose....more

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International Tax Concepts: Dual-Status Taxpayers

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A taxpayer’s status as a resident or nonresident is not always straightforward. A dual-status taxpayer, for example, may qualify as both a nonresident alien and a resident alien during the same tax year. Typically, this...more

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UK Tax Round Up - May 2022

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Welcome to May's edition of the UK Tax Round Up. This month has seen a number of interesting court decisions, an important opinion of the European Commission’s Advocate General and the commencement of a Treasury consultation...more

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Tax Court in Brief – Slone v. Commissioner

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Tax Litigation: The Week of February 7 – February 11, 2022 Williams v. Commissioner Slone v. Commissioner Slone v. Comm’r, T.C. Memo 2022-6 | February 7, 2022 | Lauber, J. | Dkt. Nos. 6629-10, 6630-10, 6631-10, 6632-10...more

Rivkin Radler LLP

One Step Closer to “Building Back” – Where Do Federal Transfer Taxes Stand?

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Tax the Rich? The President’s plan for a tax regime that would ensure the rich pay their “fair share” of the cost of implementing his programs has come one step closer to being realized . . . maybe . . . well, sort of ....more

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The Tax Court in Brief - September 2021 #2

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Tax Court Cases: The Week of August 30 – September 3, 2021 - Karson C. Kaebel v. Comm’r, No. 16171-18P, T.C. Memo 2021-109 | September 9, 2021 | Halpern | Dkt. No. 16171-18P - Tax Dispute Short Summary: This case focuses on...more

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The Tax Court in Brief - May 2021

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Freeman Law’s “The Tax Court in Brief” covers every substantive Tax Court opinion, providing a weekly brief of its decisions in clear, concise prose. The Week of May 3 – May 7, 2021 - Chancellor v. Comm’r, T.C. Memo....more

Farrell Fritz, P.C.

Corporate Tax Hike On The Horizon: Using Reasonable Compensation To Withdraw Value

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Corporate Rate Increase? We begin this week with the Senate having passed the President’s $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief and economic stimulus plan (the “American Rescue Plan” following a marathon session during which...more

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The Tax Court in Brief - November 2020

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Freeman Law’s “The Tax Court in Brief” covers every substantive Tax Court opinion, providing a weekly brief of its decisions in clear, concise prose....more

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Clarifying the Contours of “Reasonable Compensation”

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The law has always favored the term “reasonable.”  For example, the law affords protection against a negligence lawsuit if a person can demonstrate he or she acted as a reasonable person would have under similar...more

Miles & Stockbridge P.C.

IRS Extends Tax Deadlines Related to Individuals, Trusts, Estates, Partnerships and Corporations

On April 9, 2020, the IRS issued Notice 2020-23 (the “Notice”), which extends more tax deadlines to cover individuals, estates, corporations and others. The notice expands upon tax relief granted in prior IRS notices that...more

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Weekly IRS Roundup March 23 – 27, 2020

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Presented below is our summary of significant Internal Revenue Service (IRS) guidance and relevant tax matters for the week of March 23 – 27, 2020. Additionally, for continuing updates on the tax impact of COVID-19... March...more

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COVID-19: IRS Postpones Tax Deadline and Court and Agency Closures Will Delay Federal Tax Cases

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Notice 2020-18 provides welcome economic relief from filing and payment obligations for certain federal income taxes; however, traps for the unwary exist. Tax Deadline – Key Points: ..On March 20, 2020, the Internal Revenue...more

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Weekly IRS Roundup March 16 – 20, 2020

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Presented below is our summary of significant Internal Revenue Service (IRS) guidance and relevant tax matters for the week of March 16 – 20, 2020. March 17, 2020: The IRS published Rev. Rul. 2020-9 to provide various...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

New Panel, Same Result – Ninth Circuit Upholds Controversial Cost-Sharing Regulations in Altera Case

The unfolding Altera Corporation & Subsidiaries v. Commissioner (Altera) saga bore witness to another taxpayer-unfriendly development on June 7, when the Ninth Circuit chose in a 2-1 vote to uphold certain Treasury...more

Rosenberg Martin Greenberg LLP

Loughman Case Illustrates Potential Impact of Entity Choice on Income Tax Liability for Cannabusinesses

Recognition of Internal Revenue Code (“I.R.C.”) § 280E and its potential to limit deductions can have a material impact on the ongoing operation of a cannabusiness. While operational concerns require attention, improper tax...more

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Tax Court Holds That Foreign Corporation’s Sale Of A Partnership Interest Not Taxable In US

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The US Tax Court recently held that a foreign corporation is not subject to US income tax on the sale of a partnership interest where the partnership conducts a US business. In so holding, the Tax Court rejected a 26 year...more

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Recent U.S. Tax Court Case Reverses Long Held IRS Position Regarding Taxation of Sales of Partnership Interests by Foreign...

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Following the inauguration of the new administration in January 2017, many investors were anticipating the passage of a transformative tax reform bill at some point in 2017. Although legislative tax reform is seemingly...more

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Transferee Liability: The [Unlikely] Situation that your Nonprofit Receives a Charitable Gift with Expensive Tax Strings Attached

The case of Salus Mundi Foundation et al v. Commissioner - On August 15, 2016, the Tax Court decided in Salus Mundi Foundation et al v. Commissioner, T.C. Memo. 2016-154, that two foundations were liable as transferees...more

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