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Unlocking Tax-Free Gains: The Power of QSBS in Mergers & Acquisitions

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Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 1202 offers a significant tax incentive for investors in qualified small business stock (QSBS). This provision allows eligible shareholders to exclude up to 100% of capital gains realized...more

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IRS Cutbacks May Impact Healthcare M&A Transactions

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Kevin’s practice involves guiding clients through the complexities of federal, state, local and international taxation. Kevin routinely advises business entities, tax-exempt organizations and high net worth individuals on a...more

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The Critical Importance of Tax Due Diligence in Modern Business Transactions

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In today's complex and ever-evolving business landscape, tax due diligence has emerged as a critical component of financial analysis and risk management in mergers, acquisitions, and other significant business transactions....more

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New Statute of Limitation Will Help Limit ACA Liabilities in M&A Deals, But Buyers Should Remain Diligent

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To the satisfaction of companies routinely engaged in mergers and acquisitions, U.S. Congress recently amended the tax code through the Employer Reporting Improvement Act to add a six-year statute of limitations on the...more

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IRS Roundup for November 25 – December 13, 2024

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Check out our summary of significant Internal Revenue Service (IRS) guidance and relevant tax matters for November 25, 2024 – December 13, 2024....more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

IRS Expands Scope of Private Letter Ruling Program for Spin-Offs and Other Corporate Transactions

On January 2, 2024, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released two revenue procedures updating the IRS guidelines for private letter ruling (PLR) requests, Revenue Procedure 2024-1 and Revenue Procedure 2024-3 (the 2024...more

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State Taxation of Qualified Small Business Stock: Federal Tax Exclusion Not Always Replicated at State Level

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In the event of an M&A transaction, many stockholders plan to take advantage of the exclusion from federal taxable income of gain realized from the sale or exchange of “qualified small business stock” (QSB stock). Section...more

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IRS and Treasury Issue Final Regulations Regarding Use of Consolidated Net Operating Losses

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On October 13, 2020, the U.S. Department of Treasury (“Treasury”) and the Internal Revenue Service (the IRS) released final regulations (T.D. 9927) (the “Regulations”) under sections 1502 and 1503 of the Internal Revenue Code...more

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Proposed IRS 162(M) Regulations Effect Executive Compensation Arrangements

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The Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) recently proposed Regulation 122180-18 (the “Proposed Regulations”) to implement the amendments found in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (the “Act”)1 to Section 162(m) of the Internal...more

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IRS Issues Proposed Regulations Under Code Section 162(m)

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The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) significantly amended Internal Revenue Code Section 162(m), which generally disallows the deduction of compensation in excess of $1 million paid by a “publicly held corporation” to a...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

BIG Haircut –Treasury Department Proposes to limit the use of NOLs on Certain Corporate Mergers and Acquisitions via 382 Built-in...

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On September 9, 2019, the U.S. Department of the Treasury issued proposed regulations that would limit the ability of certain corporations to utilize prior year losses, potentially increasing the tax burden of such...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

IRS Proposes New Section 382 Regulations To Further Limit Use of Tax Losses

On September 9, 2019, the Treasury Department (Treasury) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) proposed regulations (proposed regulations) addressing items of income and deduction that are included in the calculation of...more

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Proposed Regulations on Built-in Gains and Losses under Section 382(h)

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On September 10, 2019, the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) and the U.S. Department of the Treasury (the “Treasury”) issued proposed regulations (the “Proposed Regulations”) on calculation of built-in gains and losses under...more

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Proposed Section 382 Regulations Would Eliminate Section 338 Approach of Notice 2003-65

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On September 9, 2019, the Treasury Department (“Treasury”) and the Internal Revenue Service (the IRS) issued proposed section 382 regulations (REG-125710-18) (the “Proposed Regulations”) reversing certain previously...more

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IRS Proposes Regulations That Would Limit Utilization of NOLs After Acquisitions and Other Ownership Changes

On September 9, 2019, the U.S. Treasury Department (Treasury) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued proposed regulations (the Proposed Regulations) that, if finalized, would significantly change the way corporations...more

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Favorable Net Operating Loss Utilization Rules Could be Eliminated

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Proposed regulations, if adopted, would impose substantial restrictions in many cases on a corporation's use of existing net operating losses and similar tax attributes after a substantial change in ownership. On September...more

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Traps for the Unwary: Code Section 410(b) Coverage Testing Concerns in Transactions

With a recent uptick in mergers and transactions, we thought it would be worthwhile to provide a refresher on some coverage testing issues related to retirement plans. Although a seemingly mundane topic, coverage testing...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Impact of US Tax Reform on Mergers and Acquisitions: New Opportunities and Pitfalls

On December 22, 2017, President Donald Trump signed into law the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), which includes numerous changes that will significantly impact mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Although the TCJA has rightly been...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

An In-Depth Look at the Impact of US Tax Reform on Mergers and Acquisitions

On December 22, 2017, President Donald Trump signed into law the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), which includes numerous changes that will significantly impact mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Although the TCJA has rightly been...more

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Tax Reform Legislation Reverses Grecian Magnesite Mining, Adds New Withholding Tax

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New provisions will have a significant impact on secondary sales of fund interests and partnership M&A transactions. On December 22, 2017, US President Donald Trump signed into law the sweeping tax reform bill H.R. 1 (the...more

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Compensation and Benefits Insights – September 2016

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New Guidance Affects Wellness Program Design - Over the last several months, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) and the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) have provided additional guidance regarding the...more

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