When considering converting a C corporation to an S corporation, tax advisers and taxpayers need to pay careful attention to the many perils that exist. Failure to pay close attention to the road in this area could result in...more
PLR 202304008: Taxpayer Does Not Have Section 961(b)(2) Gain for Mid-Year Distributions - Introduction to Section 961 and Mid-Year Distributions - For years, there has been a longstanding question under the subpart F...more
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
The IRS recently provided taxpayers with favorable guidance involving tax-free spin-offs. First, the IRS will resume issuing private rulings that allow a distributing corporation to satisfy debt it issued in anticipation of a...more
On April 13, 2016, the U.S. Department of the Treasury issued proposed regulations under Section 305(c) of the Internal Revenue Code that would resolve certain issues relating to the amount and timing of deemed distributions...more
Executive Summary - On April 12, 2016, the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) and Treasury Department issued long-awaited proposed regulations (REG-133673-15, RIN 1545-BN07) (the “Proposed Regulations”) regarding the...more
In general, shareholders of a corporation that has elected to be taxed under Subchapter S of the Internal Revenue Code are taxed on corporate profits regardless of whether the corporation makes any distribution of those...more