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Should you call 911 about Section 899?

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On May 22, 2025, the House of Representatives passed by a one-vote margin the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (the “House Bill”), which has now moved to the Senate for consideration. This Memorandum discusses the House Bill’s...more

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Summary of Proposed Section 899 of the US Internal Revenue Code and Its Impact on Section 892 Benefits and Tax Treaties

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Proposed Section 899, introduced as part of the “Defending American Jobs and Investment Act” (H.R. 591) and incorporated into the House Ways and Means Committee’s tax package titled “The One, Big, Beautiful Bill” (the...more

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Section 883 Tax Exemption for Cargo Shipping and Cruise Lines At Risk?

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Last week, speaking on Fox News, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick appeared to threaten the repeal of the exemption under Section 883 of the Internal Revenue Code for foreign corporations engaged in the international...more

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Trump Administration Opens the Door to Double-Tax-Rate Penalty on Foreign Companies and Individuals

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As part of its “America First Trade Policy,” the White House is exploring an arcane IRS provision that allows the United States to double the tax rates of foreign companies and individuals....more

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Reviewing a Foreign Legal Structure

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Why You Should Hire a Tax Professional to Review Your Foreign Legal Structure - U.S. parented corporations that have foreign operations conducted through a foreign legal structure have significant U.S. tax filing and...more

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Gain Recognition Agreements and Outbound Stock Transfers

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GRAs and Section 367(a)(1) Outbound Stock Transfer Rules Overview - Introduction to Section 367(a)(1), Outbound Stock Transfers, and Gain Recognition Agreements - Section 367(a) of the Internal Revenue Code (the “Code”)...more

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Navigating the Branch Profits Tax

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The Branch Profits Tax - The branch profits tax is imposed on foreign corporations engaged in a U.S. trade or business through a branch, rather than a subsidiary. The branch profits tax is imposed in addition to any tax on...more

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Everything That You Need To Know About International Tax Penalties

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International information return penalties are civil penalties assessed by the IRS against a United States person for failing to timely file complete and accurate international information returns required by specific...more

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Are there conflicting signals from IRS as it relates to Section 965?

IRC Section 965 (Treatment of Deferred Foreign Income Upon Transition to Participation Exemption System of Taxation) was part of the TCJA enacted on December 22, 2017.  ...more

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IRS Issues Transition Tax Compliance Campaign

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On November 4, 2019, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced a new Large Business and International (LB&I) compliance campaign regarding Section’s 965 transition tax under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). This is one of...more

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U.S. Treasury Releases Proposed FIRPTA Regulations

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New IRS guidance issued on qualified foreign pension fund exception. On June 6, 2019, the U.S. Treasury released proposed regulations under Internal Revenue Code section 897(l) providing guidance for "qualified foreign...more

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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

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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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House of Representatives Releases First Draft of Tax Reform Bill

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The Situation: On November 2, 2017, the House Ways and Means Committee released its first draft of much-anticipated comprehensive U.S. tax reform legislation as the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act." Chairman Brady’s markup of the bill...more

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