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Proposed Regulations Issued on the Excise Tax on Repurchases of Corporate Stock

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On April 9, 2024, the Department of the Treasury (“Treasury”) and the Internal Revenue Service (the “IRS”) issued two sets of proposed Treasury Regulations related to section 4501, REG-115710-22, which provides guidance on...more

Sullivan & Worcester

Winter 2023 Employment and Benefits Updates

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SECURE 2.0 Act - As part of a large year-end piece of legislation, the provisions known as SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 (“SECURE 2.0”) were enacted into law. SECURE 2.0 represents a broadly bipartisan piece of legislation that...more

Holland & Knight LLP

Treasury Department's First Repurchase Excise Tax Guidance Contains Rotten "Easter Eggs"

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The U.S. Department of the Treasury and IRS intend to issue proposed regulations addressing application of a new excise tax on repurchases of corporate stock under Section 4501 of the Internal Revenue Code (Code). Section...more

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

Treasury and the IRS Release Interim Guidance on the One-Percent Excise Tax on Stock Repurchases by Publicly Traded Companies

The “Inflation Reduction Act” introduced Section 4501, which contains a new one percent excise tax on certain stock repurchases and economically similar transactions undertaken by publicly traded U.S. corporations and certain...more

DirectEmployers Association

OFCCP Week In Review - December 2022 #3

Wednesday, November 16, 2022: USDOL ALJ Approved Consent Decree in Long-Running OFCCP Action Against Convergys - In July, Secretary Walsh Intervened to Order Contractor’s Compliance with Document Demands - U.S. Department...more

Dorsey & Whitney LLP

Inflation Reduction Act: New U.S. Excise Tax on Stock Repurchase Transactions Applicable to Certain Canadian Companies

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On August 16, 2022, President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, HR 5376 (the “Act”), into law. Among other significant changes, the Act includes a new 1% excise tax on stock repurchase transactions by certain...more

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Inflation Reduction Act: New Excise Tax Discourages Stock Repurchase Transactions

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​​​​​​​On August 16, 2022, President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, HR 5376 (the “Act”), into law. Among other significant changes, the Act includes a new 1% excise tax on stock repurchase transactions by...more

Perkins Coie

Real Estate Excise Tax Exemption Encourages Affordable Housing

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Transfers of real property to certain qualifying entities will no longer be subject to real estate excise tax in Washington State, effective on January 1, 2023. The Washington State Legislature passed Engrossed House Bill...more

Farrell Fritz, P.C.

How Dealings Between Related Parties Doomed A Captive Insurer

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Insurance: What is it? How does it work? Assume that Acme Co is paying premiums for commercial insurance coverage to protect itself from economic losses that may arise out of various events. These premiums are deductible...more

Sullivan & Worcester

Employment and Benefits Advisory: 2017 Reminders and Developments

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New Relief for Small Employer Health Reimbursement Arrangements - As mentioned in prior advisories, the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services and Treasury have taken the position that employers cannot reimburse...more

Cozen O'Connor

New IRS Reporting Rule Could Bite Unwary Foreign Investors

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There are two main sources of reporting requirements for foreign investors in the United States — the Internal Revenue Service and the Bureau of Economic Analysis. The IRS recently upped its game by requiring reports from...more

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

Health Update - November 2016

Post-Election Analysis: Healthcare Antitrust in a Trump Administration - In a Republican sweep of all the elected branches of the federal government, Donald Trump won the presidential election and Republicans retained...more

Fisher Phillips

Upcoming Benefit Plan Deadlines

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As the end of the calendar year approaches, so does the fiscal year or “plan year” for many employee benefit plans. Between complying with continuing annual deadlines while integrating new rules and regulations, employers...more

Franczek P.C.

Monthly Benefits Update - October 2014

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IRS Announces 2015 Dollar Limits for Health FSAs and Transportation Benefits - The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced the 2015 dollar limits applicable to contributions to health flexible spending accounts...more

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