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A monthly review of US international tax-related developments. In this edition: President Biden delivers State of the Union; releases FY2025 Budget with international tax proposals – Congress passes final FY2024 funding bills, tax bill in limbo – Treasury Secretary defends Administration’s BEPS position at Senate hearing – House Ways & Means Subpanel holds OECD BEPS Pillar One hearing – IRS delays Form 1042 electronic filing requirement for US and foreign W/H agents – US officials offer international regulatory update – IRS will no longer issue single-issue PLRs, instead focus on ‘transactional rulings’ – IRS official discusses benefits of MAP mandatory arbitration – OECD releases update on BEPS 2.0 project – OECD Council approves update to Model commentary on exchange of information.

A monthly review of US international tax-related developments. In this edition: OECD releases final guidance on BEPS Pillar One Amount B on baseline distribution – Finalization of proposed FX regulations expected by year end, two sets of proposed Section 367 regs in first half of 2024 – US Senate approves IRS Chief Counsel nomination – IRS sending more letters regarding transfer pricing compliance – OECD releases 2024 update on peer reviews under BEPS Action 5 on harmful tax practices.

A monthly review of US international tax-related developments. In this edition: US House passes tax package, Senate action uncertain – Congress approves CR to fund government until early March 2024 – IRS signals new Section 367(d) guidance in 2024 on repatriation of IP – US officials provide regulatory update – IRS announces cryptocurrency transactions do not need to be reported until regulations issued – User fee for APAs increase, effective 2 February 2024 – US official offers BEPS Pillar One insights – OECD releases updated estimates of the economic impact of BEPS Pillar Two.    

A monthly review of US international tax-related developments. In this edition: IRS interim CAMT guidance provides relief from possible double-counting of CFC earnings in AFSI – IRS hasj CAMT compliance initiative – Treasury provides guidance on creditability of BEPS Pillar Two taxes, relief for pre-GloBE DCLs and extends temporary FTC reg relief – IRS Interim guidance released on treatment of basis adjustments under Section 961(c) on inbound liquidations or asset reorganizations – US officials offer international regulatory update – US Treasury announces entry into force of US-Chile tax treaty – IRS updates list of US treaties – US Supreme Court hears oral arguments in Moore transition tax case – FASB modifies income tax disclosure rules – US HQ’ed FG500 companies increase, reversing downward trend – OECD/G20 IF releases BEPS Pillar Two GloBE rules guidance, new Pillar One MLC timeline.

A monthly review of US international tax-related developments. In this edition: US Congress approves new CR, complicates options for year-end tax bill – House Ways and Means Committee clears US-Taiwan tax bill – Tax Court rules non-US partnership was securities dealer engaged in US trade or business, liable for partnership WHT – US court denies DRD after applying economic substance doctrine – IRS issues proposed regs on QBUs, including simplified elections for determining Section 987 gain or loss but restrictions on loss recognition – OECD, country officials discuss BEPS 2.0 Pillars One and Two.    

A monthly review of US international tax-related developments. In this edition: OECD releases text of Amount A Pillar One MLC, US Treasury announces consultation – OECD/G20 IF MLC to implement Pillar Two STTR – US House elects new Speaker – US-Taiwan legislation moves forward – IRS proposed regs would amend Section 367(b) rules re cross-border triangular reorgs, inbound nonrecognition – US officials offer update on pending international guidance –  IRS informing taxpayers of Schedule UTP non-compliance – IRS sending compliance alerts to US subs of foreign-owned corporations – IRS to broaden scope of corporate PLRs – US-Chile tax treaty’s US reservations reflect current policy – IRS appeals Tax Court’s latest decision in Medtronic – US, Israel sign CAA on CbC report exchange – Cyprus clarifies future CbC agreement with US.

A monthly review of US international tax-related developments. In this edition: US Senate Finance Committee approves US-Taiwan tax bill – House Republicans want countries to delay BEPS Pillar Two, adopt GILTI-like regime – Senate Finance Committee considers IRS Chief Counsel pick – IRS publishes additional interim guidance clarifying CAMT – IRS announces intent to issue proposed regulations for Section 174, would affect cost sharing arrangements – US Government considering extension of temporary FTC relief, guidance on taxes paid under BEPS Pillar Two – IRS official offers international regulatory update – IRS CAP program accepting new applications – IRS announces major new compliance initiative targeting large partnerships.

A monthly review of US international tax-related developments. In this edition: US Congress to take up appropriations bills, consider US-Taiwan tax relationship – IRS proposes updating consolidated returns regulations, discarding unnecessary guidance – IRS issues proposed regs on broker reporting requirements for digital asset sales and exchanges – Cryptocurrency stakers must include rewards in gross income upon gaining control – Russia suspends US-Russia, other tax treaties – Progress reported on BEPS Amount A, Pillar One, further work on Pillar Two safe harbors – Global minimum tax filing simplification possible, OECD official says – UN releases final report on international tax cooperation.

A monthly review of US international tax-related developments. In this edition: US Congressional Republicans criticize BEPS 2.0 project – US Senate moves on US-Taiwan tax relations – Congress pivots to crypto assets, requests comments on tax uncertainties – Treasury temporarily delays controversial foreign tax credit regulations – IRS makes permanent fast-track corporate PLR program – OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework releases technical documents on BEPS 2.0 Pillars One and Two – OECD issues outcome statement on BEPS Pillars One and Two progress – OECD Secretary-General Tax Report provides international tax update – OECD releases 2023 report on tax transparency in Latin America.

A monthly review of US international tax-related developments. In this edition: US House Ways and Means Republicans release tax package – Congressional JCT provides revenue estimates for BEPS 2.0 Pillar Two – IRS waives addition to tax for corporation’s failure to make estimated tax payments of its CAMT – IRS plans further IP guidance – US Senate approves US-Chile tax treaty, brings treaty closer to entry into force – BEPS 2.0 Project enters critical stage –  OECD releases 2023 update on peer review of preferential tax regime.

A monthly review of US international tax-related developments. In this edition: US Congress passes debt ceiling bill, averts possible default – House Ways & Means Republicans introduce tax increase on foreign companies to influence BEPS 2.0 tax deal – IRS proposed regulations would turn off Section 367(d) following certain IP repatriations – IRS addresses taxation of digital currency – US officials comment on CAMT – US negotiating tax agreements with Israel, Switzerland and Norway – US Senate Foreign Relations Committee reports out proposed US-Chile tax treaty – US House members introduce resolution calling for legislation to prevent double taxation between US and Taiwan – BEPS Pillar One to follow revised implementation plan – G7 Finance Ministers welcome OECD progress report on tax cooperation, reiterate commitment to Pillars One and Two implementation.

A monthly review of US international tax-related developments. In this edition: US House Republicans pass debt ceiling, spending bill; impasse continues – IRS provides transition period for documentation requirements for FTC ‘single country exception’ – IRS updates crypto notice, virtual currency remains unavailable to generate FX gain or loss – IRS addresses micro-captive transactions as listed transactions – IRS releases general plan for spending $80 million over next 10 years – IRS interim guidance on APA submissions fundamentally changes early stages of process – US Tax Court rules IRS cannot assess penalties under Section 6038(b) for willfully failing to report foreign income.

A monthly review of US international tax-related developments. In this edition: President Biden releases FY’24 Budget with major international policy proposals – US Treasury official says permanent safe harbor under BEPS Pillar Two GloBE rules unlikely – OECD holds public consultation meeting on BEPS 2.0 global minimum tax compliance and tax certainty – US officials offer insights on pending international tax regulatory projects – Turkish Lira’s hyperinflationary status has US federal tax implications for MNEs – IRS announces guidance plans on certain NFTs as collectibles – IRS planning new APA process – IRS considering Section 482 regulation for parent’s implicit support in pricing intercompany loans.

A monthly review of US international tax-related developments. In this edition: President Biden delivers State of the Union address, proposes fourfold increase in stock buyback excise tax, ‘billionaire surtax’ – House Ways and Means Committee Chairman calls BEPS Undertaxed Profits Rule ‘fundamentally flawed’ – Proposed PTEP regulations to be released in latter half of 2023 – IRS addresses deductions involving cryptocurrency in two CCA memoranda –  OECD releases additional administrative guidance on BEPS 2.0 Pillar Two – OECD’s Pillar Two administrative guidance raises implications for US MNEs – OECD FTA releases manual on MAP, APAs.

A monthly review of US international tax-related developments. In this edition: Kevin McCarthy new US House Speaker, Rep. Smith chairs Ways and Means Committee – JCT to release ‘Blue Book’ on tax legislation by end of June – IRS issues final regulations for qualified foreign pension funds – IRS releases proposed regs on domestically controlled QIE rules under Section 897, certain controlled commercial entity rules under Section 892 – IRS addresses deductions involving cryptocurrency in two CCA memos – IRS to continue participation in ICAP – IRS examiners must consult IRS counsel to apply economic substance doctrine in transfer pricing audits.

A monthly review of US international tax-related developments. In this edition: US, Croatia sign income tax treaty – IRS issues interim guidance on CAMT – IRS releases guidance on new stock buyback excise tax – IRS issues final revised QI agreement effective 2023 – IRS releases more guidance for brokers on transfers of PTP interests – IRS issues proposed rules on single-entity treatment of consolidated groups – FinCEN continues to extend certain FBAR signature authority reporting, releases proposed beneficial ownership regs – OECD releases public consultation document on Pillar One Amount A and DSTs – OECD releases consultation document on tax certainty for Pillar Two GloBE rules – OECD releases consultation document on Pillar Two GloBE Info Return – BEPS 2.0 document issued on safe harbors and penalty relief under Pillar Two GloBE rules – OECD releases public consultation document on Amount B of Pillar One on baseline marketing and distribution functions.

A monthly review of US international tax-related developments. In this edition: IRS proposed FTC regulations offer relief from cost recovery and source-based attribution rules, other key changes – IRS moving forward on cryptoasset issues – Section 367(d) regs coming early next year, IRS official says – No delay or transition period for final Section 1446(f) regs implementation date – Congressional Republicans urge Biden Administration to not terminate US-Hungary treaty – IRS will consider applying economic substance doctrine and related penalties more frequently in transfer pricing audits – US House Republicans seek retention of BEPS Pillar One documents and communications – OECD updates guidance on implementation of CbC Reporting.

A monthly review of US international tax-related developments. In this edition: Proposed US FTC regs release expected soon, PTEP regs in first half of 2023 – US Treasury official says proposed crypto regs before year end – IRS may be more selective on APAs given availability of ICAP in transfer pricing disputes – IRS to reconsider APA revenue procedure guidance – Treasury developing measures for future treaties to address new tax regimes, new US-Croatia treaty before year end – G20 Finance Ministers welcome progress on BEPS 2.0, call for swift implementation – OECD releases public consultation document on administration and tax certainty aspects of Amount A of Pillar One – OECD releases report on interaction of Tax Incentives and Pillar Two – OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework holds 14th plenary meeting, publishes 6th annual progress report.

A monthly review of US international tax-related developments. In this edition: US tax treaty negotiations with Israel, Switzerland set to start, pending treaties require TCJA updates – IRS PTEP regs coming in Q1 2023, Section 367(d) guidance possible this year – Proposed IRS regulations coming on application of noncompulsory payment regs to certain amended Puerto Rico tax decrees – IRS Chief Counsel memo clarifies process for determining assessment statute expiration date in multi-year Section 332 liquidation – Sixth Circuit rules in favor of Eaton Corporation in APA cancellation – OECD holds public consultation meeting on Progress Report on Amount A of BEPS Pillar One – OECD issues bilateral APA manual – OECD’s Pascal Saint Amans announces plans to retire.

monthly review of US international tax-related developments. In this edition: President Biden signs Inflation Reduction Act with 15% corporate minimum tax – Inflation Reduction Act includes 1% stock buyback excise tax – Congress passes $280 billion Chips and Science Act – Applicability date for FX regs under Section 987 extended again – IRS announces delay in effective date of Section 871(m) regulations – IRS Notice 2022-36 penalty relief applies to certain international tax information returns – US Tax Court increases Medtronic royalty rate under unspecified TP method – Increased IRS funding from Inflation Reduction Act may increase transfer pricing scrutiny – OECD releases 2022 update on peer review of preferential tax regimes and no or only nominal tax jurisdictions.