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    EY ITTS Washington Dispatch, July 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2024 19:43


    A monthly review of US international tax-related developments. In this edition: US Congress begins August recess – US Supreme Court overrules Chevron deference to agency regulations – US appellate court rules NR's gain from sale of its US partnership interest attributable to inventory is not US source income – IRS final Section 367(b) regs address certain cross-border triangular reorgs, inbound nonrecognition transactions – IRS officials offer update on CAMT, PTEP guidance – IRS and Medtronic file Eighth Circuit appellate briefs arguing for different transfer pricing methods – IRS official says corporations failing to respond to TP compliance letters referred for possible examination – G20 Finance Ministers, Central Bank Governors reiterate support for BEPS 2.0 – Inclusive Framework on BEPS finalizing MLC to implement Pillar One Amount A, Amount B consensus near – OECD releases sixth edition of Corporate Tax Statistics publication, Draft User Guide for GloBE Info Return XML Schema.

    EY ITTS Washington Dispatch, June 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2024 21:55


    A monthly review of US international tax-related developments. In this edition: US House Republicans eye budget reconciliation legislation in 2025 – US Supreme Court upholds Section 965 mandatory repatriation tax – IRS finalizes regs on reporting / payment of stock repurchase excise tax – IRS releases final digital asset broker reporting regulations, transition relief for certain brokers – IRS addresses certain related-party partnership basis-transactions – IRS extends penalty relief for failure to pay estimated CAMT to installment due August 2024 – US officials comment on pending CAMT guidance – IRS clarifies changes to 2023 QI agreement in new FAQs – US suspends key provisions of US-Russia tax treaty and protocol – OECD/G20 IF releases documents on Pillar One Amount B and Pillar Two – OECD updates FAQs for MNEs participating in ICAP risk assessments.

    EY ITTS Washington Dispatch, May 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2024 20:05


    A monthly review of US international tax-related developments. In this edition: US House Republicans prepare for TCJA ‘cliffs' – White House official previews President Biden's tax policy for second term – US House Ways and Means Chairman, Treasury Secretary spar over TCJA, BEPS 2.0 – US will not sign BEPS Pillar One MLC without India, China TP resolution – IRS extends transitional relief under Section 871(m) for treatment of dividend equivalents – IRS to defer applicability date re: Sections 59A and 6038A regs for qualified derivative payments – New procedures for Section 355 transaction PLRs released – CAMT regs in advanced stage – Final crypto reporting rules coming in 2024 – IRS proposed regulations on foreign trusts and large foreign gifts released – More OECD BEPS 2.0 GloBE guidance coming – BEPS Pillar One MLC on track for signature in June.

    EY ITTS Washington Dispatch, April 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2024 12:39


    A monthly review of US international tax-related developments. In this edition: US tax policy battle lines being drawn; House Republican tax writers form 10 TCJA ‘tax teams' – US progress on global minimum tax will positively affect ongoing R&D talks, JCT updating BEPS Pillar Two analysis – IRS releases proposed rules on stock repurchase excise tax – IRS waives penalty for CAMT estimated tax – IRS final regulations on FIRPTA controlled QIE rules released – IRS releases draft Form 1099-DA on digital asset proceeds – US says draft Australian ruling on cross-border computer software sales contrary to US-Australia DTT, OECD Model Treaty – IRS releases APA report for 2023 – OECD BEPS 2.0 status update – OECD releases consolidated GloBE commentary document, revised GloBE examples.

    EY ITTS Washington Dispatch, March 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2024 19:04


    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.

    EY ITTS Washington Dispatch, February 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2024 10:51


    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.

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    EY ITTS Washington Dispatch, January 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2024 14:35


    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.    

    EY ITTS Washington Dispatch, December 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2024 17:05


    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.

    EY ITTS Washington Dispatch, November 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2023 13:19


    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.    

    EY ITTS Washington Dispatch, October 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2023 17:15


    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.

    EY ITTS Washington Dispatch, September 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2023 13:46


    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.

    EY ITTS Washington Dispatch, August 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2023 13:47


    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.

    EY ITTS Washington Dispatch, July 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2023 23:05


    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.

    EY ITTS Washington Dispatch, June 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2023 12:53


    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.

    EY ITTS Washington Dispatch, May 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2023 19:11


    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.

    EY ITTS Washington Dispatch, April 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2023 12:39


    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.

    EY ITTS Washington Dispatch, March 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2023 15:30


    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.

    EY ITTS Washington Dispatch, February 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2023 13:34


    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.

    EY ITTS Washington Dispatch, January 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2023 13:14


    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.

    EY ITTS Washington Dispatch, December 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2023 14:28


    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.

    EY ITTS Washington Dispatch, November 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2022 14:26


    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.

    EY ITTS Washington Dispatch, October 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2022 14:36


    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.

    EY ITTS Washington Dispatch, September 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2022 16:22


    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.

    EY ITTS Washington Dispatch, August 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2022 16:05


    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.

    EY ITTS Washington Dispatch, July 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2022 14:43


    monthly review of US international tax-related developments. In this edition: US Senate Majority Leader, Sen. Manchin reach agreement on $740b budget reconciliation bill with 15% corporate minimum tax – Congress passes CHIPS bill with investment tax credits and incentives – Treasury and IRS publish technical corrections to final foreign tax credit regulations – IRS proposed regulations would limit Section 1256 mark-to-market accounting for FX contracts to FX forward contracts – Treasury announces termination of tax treaty with Hungary – OECD releases Progress Report on Amount A of Pillar One of BEPS 2.0 project – G20 Finance Ministers reiterate commitment to BEPS 2.0 two-pillar implementation.

    EY ITTS Washington Dispatch, June 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2022 16:24


    monthly review of US international tax-related developments. In this edition: Democrats fail to reach consensus on pared-down budget reconciliation package – Treasury Secretary testifies in support of anti-inflationary measures, BEPS 2.0 – US Supreme Court accepts FBAR filing case – IRS to defer reporting for certain derivative payments in forthcoming BEAT regulations – IRS to expand transfer pricing audit coverage – OECD officials offer update on BEPS 2.0 Pillars One and Two – OECD releases public consultation docs on tax certainty under Amount A for Pillar One.

    EY ITTS Washington Dispatch, May 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2022 16:23


    monthly review of US international tax-related developments. In this edition: US budget reconciliation remains stalled, but some behind-the-scenes talks – Senators introduce Support Ukraine Through Our Tax Code Act -- More US FTC guidance coming – US officials offer international tax projects update – IRS GLAM addresses allocating/apportioning ‘deferred compensation expense' for FDII deductions – Changes to QI withholding agreement rules expand QI W/H and reporting responsibilities – OECD officials offer BEPS 2.0 update – OECD issues recommendations to strengthen tax administrations' cooperation re international rules, including BEPS 2.0 – OECD releases public consultation on Regulated Financial Services Exclusion under Amount A for Pillar One.

    EY ITTS Washington Dispatch, April 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2022 13:26


    The Ernst & Young ITTS Washington Dispatch brings you a monthly review of US international tax-related developments. In this edition: US Congress returns amid speculation over limited budget reconciliation – Senate proposal would disallow FTCs, other US tax benefits connected with operations in Russia or Belarus – IRS issues annual APA report for 2021 – New Schedules K-2 and K-3 FAQs released – OECD holds public consultation on Implementation Framework for Pillar Two GloBE Rules – OECD releases public consultation document on draft rules re scope under Amount A for BEPS Pillar One – OECD releases public consultation document on Extractives Exclusion under Amount A for Pillar One – OECD releases peer review reports on dispute resolution – OECD releases fourth annual peer review report on BEPS Action 6 on prevention of treaty abuse.

    EY ITTS Washington Dispatch, March 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2022 17:33


    The Ernst & Young ITTS Washington Dispatch brings you a monthly review of US international tax-related developments. In this edition: Biden Administration releases FY2023 Budget with new international tax proposals – Congress passes omnibus appropriations bill with no tax title – Senate Finance Committee Chairman supports tax sanctions for Russia, Belarus – Final FTC regulations will be revisited to address BEPS 2.0 Pillar Two rules – Proposed PTEP regulations coming second half of 2022 – Senate Foreign Relations Committee reports out proposed US-Chile tax treaty – OECD releases Commentary and illustrative examples on Pillar Two Model Rules.

    EY ITTS Washington Dispatch, February 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2022 13:16


    The Ernst & Young ITTS Washington Dispatch brings you a monthly review of US international tax-related developments. In this edition: US Senate Democrats backburner Build Back Better, look to address inflation's impact – G20 confirms BEPS 2.0 ambitious timeline; Republican Senators voice concerns – IRS releases FAQs on Schedules K-2 and K-3 transition relief – Treasury official briefs Senators on future cryptocurrency reporting regs – OECD releases BEPS 2.0 Pillar One public consultation on draft nexus and revenue sourcing rules – OECD releases Pillar One public consultation on draft rules for tax base determinations – OECD finalizing crypto reporting framework.

    EY ITTS Washington Dispatch, January 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2022 15:48


    The Ernst & Young ITTS Washington Dispatch brings you a monthly review of US international tax-related developments. In this edition: Biden Administration looks to scaled-back Build Back Better legislation – House Ways and Means Committee Republicans warn congressional consent needed for BEPS 2.0 Pillars –  Final regulations released on treatment of domestic partnerships under Section 958, proposed PFIC regulations – IRS amends instructions for 2021 partnership Schedules K-2 and K-3, relevant to private equity, private capital funds – IRS announces fast-track pilot program to resolve corporate LTR requests in 12 weeks – US officials comment on cryptocurrency efforts – BEPS 2.0 model rules commentary expected to be released soon – OECD developing BEPS 2.0 Pillar Two corporate minimum tax implementation framework – OECD publishes 2022 Transfer Pricing Guidelines – OECD releases eighth batch of Stage 2 peer review reports on dispute resolution.

    EY ITTS Washington Dispatch, December 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2022 15:48


    The Ernst & Young ITTS Washington Dispatch brings you a monthly review of US international tax-related developments. In this edition: Biden Administration's Build Back Better legislation stalls in Congress; Senate Finance Committee releases updated international tax provisions – Senate Foreign Relations Committee Republicans urge vote on 2010 US-Chile tax treaty – Treasury releases final foreign tax credit regulations – IRS issues final rules on tax consequences of transition from LIBOR and other interbank offered rates in certain financial contracts – OECD releases Model Rules on Pillar Two Global Minimum Tax – OECD releases 2020 peer review report on BEPS Action 5 on Exchange of Information of Tax Rulings.

    EY ITTS Washington Dispatch, November 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2021 10:58


    The Ernst & Young ITTS Washington Dispatch brings you a monthly review of US international tax-related developments. In this edition: US House passes Build Back Better Act budget reconciliation bill; action moves to Senate – President Biden signs infrastructure legislation including new cryptocurrency reporting – Final FTC regs expected by year-end, PTEP regs in 2022 – New IRS tool supports withholding agents' compliance with Form 1042-S – IRS requests comments on APA, MAP applications and compliance – US, Turkey announce joint statement on unilateral digital tax compromise – India, US agree on transitional approach for 2% Equalization Levy prior to implementation of Pillar One rule – OECD remains committed to BEPS Pillars in effect by end of 2023 – OECD releases 2020 MAP statistics and awards

    EY ITTS Washington Dispatch, October 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2021 14:14


    The Ernst & Young ITTS Washington Dispatch brings you a monthly review of US international tax-related developments. In this edition: President Biden releases pared down budget reconciliation framework – G20 leaders confirm commitment to global tax changes under BEPS 2.0 – Six country Joint Statement on transitional approach to existing unilateral DST measures released – IRS rules gains, losses from commodity hedges sourced by reference to underlying hedged inventory property – Final Section 987 foreign currency regulations, certain related final regulations deferred by one additional year – IRS maintaining policy on “telescoping” in APA and MAP cases – Cyprus clarifies US-Cyprus CAA for exchange of CbC reports – MLI Conference of the Parties issues two opinions re MAP implementation and arbitration rules – UN releases MAP and Tax Dispute Resolution Handbook

    EY ITTS Washington Dispatch, September 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2021 13:10


    The Ernst & Young ITTS Washington Dispatch brings you a monthly review of US international tax-related developments. In this edition:  US Congress fails to pass infrastructure and budget reconciliation legislation -- House Ways & Means Committee reports out reconciliation bill with major international tax proposals -- Senate Finance Committee Chairman releases partnership tax proposals -- Final foreign tax credit regulations will include jurisdictional nexus requirement -- IRS allows taxpayer to reverse GILTI "gap period" transaction through late CTB election -- IRS articulates five-factor test in determining income inclusion of reimbursement payments -- IRS issues final regulations on treatment of QIP and provides guidance on foreign tax credits -- IRS seeing more billion-dollar MAP cases -- IRS lists jurisdictions with US information exchange agreements that allow reporting certain deposit interest -- G7 Finance Ministers make progress on BEPS 2.0 issues in lead-up to October 2021 meetings.

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    EY ITTS Washington Dispatch, August 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2021 14:27


    The Ernst & Young ITTS Washington Dispatch brings you a monthly review of US international tax-related developments. In this edition: US infrastructure legislation, FY 2022 budget resolution move forward – Senate Finance Committee Chairman, members release international tax discussion draft – Finance Committee Chairman introduces bill to amend tax treatment of financial derivative transactions – Senate-passed infrastructure bill would impose information-reporting requirements on sales of cryptocurrency, other digital assets – IRS extends to 1 January 2023 date for W/H on certain transfers, distributions related to PTP interests – US, Germany agree on exchange of CbC reports – IRS financial services campaign will not target specific transactions – OECD releases 2021 peer review update of preferential tax regimes – OECD releases corporate tax statistics publication, including anonymized/aggregated CbC report stats.

    EY ITTS Washington Dispatch, July 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2021 12:49


    The Ernst & Young ITTS Washington Dispatch brings you a monthly review of US international tax-related developments. In this edition: White House, Senate negotiators reach agreement on $1.2 trillion infrastructure package – OECD announces conceptual agreement in BEPS 2.0 project; endorsed by G20 Finance Ministers, Central Bank Governors – US, UK competent authorities sign agreements re treaty LOB provision – IRS memo addresses CSA and inclusion of stock-based compensation costs – US Treasury official provides international tax regulatory update.

    EY ITTS Washington Dispatch, June 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2021 10:10


    The Ernst & Young ITTS Washington Dispatch brings you a monthly review of US international tax-related developments. In this edition: Bipartisan infrastructure deal reached, but road to passage uncertain – House passes corporate disclosure package requiring CbC tax reporting for multinationals – Biden Administration's proposed 15% minimum tax could come with requirement to disclose book-tax differences – IRS announces plans to amend BEAT regarding qualified derivative payment reporting – G7 Finance Ministers express strong support for global tax changes under BEPS 2.0 – OECD publishes model rules for information exchange for digital platforms.

    EY ITTS Washington Dispatch, May 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2021 13:28


    The Ernst & Young ITTS Washington Dispatch brings you a monthly review of US international tax-related developments. In this edition: US Treasury ‘Green Book' offers new details on international tax proposals – Senate hearing discusses Biden Administration's international tax proposals – House bill would require SEC regulations on CbC financial information disclosure, including taxes – US proposes 15% global corporate minimum tax to BEPS 2.0 Steering Group – President Biden proposes increased IRS budget to improve tax compliance – IRS modifies guidance on accounting method changes for certain foreign corporations – IRS official comments on treaty derivative benefits post-Brexit – US Government releases early drafts of 2021 Schedules K-2 and K-3 for Forms 1065, 1120-S and 8865 – Parties to OECD MLI release interpretative guidance. .

    EY ITTS Washington Dispatch, April 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2021 20:53


    The Ernst & Young ITTS Washington Dispatch brings you a monthly review of US international tax-related developments. In this edition: US Treasury releases President’s plan to overhaul corporate tax system – US Senators release proposed International Tax Framework – President Biden lays out $1.8 trillion American Families Plan proposal – Senate Finance Committee chairman reintroduces clean energy legislation – Treasury Secretary proffers BEPS 2.0 Pillar One proposal to Inclusive Framework – IRS issues proposed regs to coordinate WHT, gain deferral for certain foreign persons and partnerships investing in Qualified Opportunity Funds – IRS releases FAQs on ICAP program for US multinationals – PTEP guidance not expected until early fall – US, Japan reach agreement on tax treaty arbitration process – OECD releases consultation document with proposed changes to Commentaries to OECD Model Tax Convention on Article 9 (Associated Enterprises) – OECD publishes Arbitration Profiles for 30 countries under MLI – IMF and OECD release joint report on carbon pricing – UN tax committee approves new digital taxation article for UN model tax treaty – UN releases new Transfer Pricing Manual.

    EY ITS Washington Dispatch, March 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2021 17:48


    The Ernst & Young ITS Washington Dispatch brings you a monthly review of US international tax-related developments. In this edition: President Biden lays out $2 trillion + infrastructure plan to be paid for with tax increases – Senate Finance Committee holds international tax hearing – Congressional Democrats introduce international tax legislation – President Biden signs $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 – US, Japan reach agreement on tax treaty arbitration process – IRS opens initiative on virtual currency – IRS APMA program director discusses taxpayers’ treatment of COVID-related costs – IRS APMA Program releases annual APA update – OECD official floats BEPS 2.0 Pillar Two simplification – OECD publishes jurisdictions currently participating in International Compliance Assurance Programme.

    EY ITS Washington Dispatch, February 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2021 15:07


    The Ernst & Young ITS Washington Dispatch brings you a monthly review of US international tax-related developments. In this edition: Congress poised to enact $1.9t COVID relief bill with repeal of worldwide interest expense allocation – Treasury to consider reviving expired transfer pricing aggregation regulations – IRS continues APA/MAP case closures despite COVID restrictions – OECD FTA releases new handbook for ICAP – OECD holds public consultation on review of BEPS Action 14 minimum standard on dispute resolution – OECD releases 10th batch of peer review reports on BEPS Action 14.

    EY ITS Washington Dispatch, January 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2021 12:42


    The Ernst & Young ITS Washington Dispatch brings you a monthly review of US international tax-related developments. In this edition: US Treasury Secretary says no new taxes for now, commits to OECD BEPS discussions – New final regulations address application of Section 163(j) limitation to CFCs and partnerships, reserve on certain provisions – IRS allows remote signing / submission of authorization Forms 2848 and 8821 – IRS official says guidance on worldwide interest expense allocation a top priority, proposed FTC regs in 2021 – USTR finds DSTs adopted by six nations discriminatory; suspends DST-related punitive tariff actions on French goods – OECD IF political leaders promote global consensus following OECD public consultation on Pillar One / Two Blueprints – OECD Secretariat issues updated guidance on tax treaties re impact of COVID-19 pandemic.

    EY ITS Washington Dispatch, December 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2021 14:26


    The Ernst & Young ITS Washington Dispatch brings you a monthly review of US international tax-related developments. In this edition: US Congress passes coronavirus stimulus and omnibus spending package, including extension of CFC look-through – IRS issues final and proposed PFIC regulations – Treasury to focus on other international projects, tax treaties as TCJA guidance nears completion – Treasury’s FinCEN further extends certain FBAR signature authority reporting over foreign financial accounts – IRS will continue ICAP joint risk assessment initiative – US transfer pricing enforcement remains priority while TCJA provisions may negate adjustments – IRS APMA seeing more queries on transfer pricing consequences of coronavirus pandemic – BEPS 2.0 Pillar One and Two comment period closes; public consultation set for 14-15 January 2021 – OECD issues guidance on transfer pricing implications of COVID-19, hard-to-value intangibles – OECD releases fourth peer review report on BEPS Action 5 on Exchange of Information of Tax Rulings – OECD’s FTA hosts virtual meeting of tax administration leaders.

    EY ITS Washington Dispatch, November 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2020 17:43


    The Ernst & Young ITS Washington Dispatch brings you a monthly review of US international tax-related developments. In this edition: Major policy changes expected following US November election – Treasury and IRS finalize regulations to reduce double taxation caused by anti-abuse rules on GILTI gap period – IRS officials provide international regulatory update – US, Mexico renew competent authority agreement on unilateral APAs for maquiladoras – IRS updates list of jurisdictions for automatic exchange of CbC reports – IRS reviewing stock-based compensation in cost-sharing context – OECD to hold virtual public consultation on BEPS 2.0 Pillar 1 and Pillar 2 in mid-January 2021 – OECD releases Consultation Document on 2020 review of BEPS Action 14 – OECD releases 2019 mutual agreement procedure statistics, 2019 mutual agreement procedure awards –  OECD releases report on taxing virtual currencies.

    EY ITS Washington Dispatch, October 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2020 20:39


    The Ernst & Young ITS Washington Dispatch brings you a monthly review of US international tax-related developments. In this edition: OECD releases BEPS 2.0 Pillar 1 and Pillar 2 blueprints, invites public comments – UN releases new proposed treaty article on digital taxes – Final rules under Section 1446(f) address W/H on transfers of partnership interests – IRS concludes Section 704(c) anti-abuse rule triggered in asset contribution to foreign partnership – IRS confirms some modifications to debt instruments, other contracts to reflect LIBOR discontinuation will not result in deemed taxable exchange – IRS ‘practice unit’ offers exam guidance on inclusion of stock-based compensation in CSAs – IRS to limit use of ‘telescoping’ in APA and MAP cases – IRS will consider amending existing APAs to reflect COVID-19 economic conditions.

    EY ITS Washington Dispatch, September 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2020 21:14


    The Ernst & Young ITS Washington Dispatch brings you a monthly review of US international tax-related developments. In this edition: Final BEAT regulations adopt proposed BEAT guidance with some changes − New final and newly proposed foreign tax credit regulations released − Treasury issues final sourcing regulations on sales of personal property (including inventory) − IRS releases final and proposed regulations re repeal of Section 958(b)(4) − IRS issues final regs on characterization of foreign persons’ gain or loss from sale / exchange of interests in partnerships engaged in US trade or business − Final Section 163(j) regulations generally applicable tax years on / after 13 November 2020 − IRS delays certain Section 987 FX regulations for additional year − Notice 2020-69 provides rules on entity treatment election for certain S corporations re GILTI in AAA inclusions − Final BEPS 2.0 Pillar 1 and 2 blueprints to be published 12 October 2020 − OECD releases third phase of peer reviews on BEPS Action 13.

    EY ITS Washington Dispatch, August 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2020 8:17


    The Ernst & Young ITS Washington Dispatch brings you a monthly review of US international tax-related developments. In this edition: IRS finalizes Section 245A DRD anti-abuse regulations with few changes – Treasury and IRS propose complex, taxpayer-favorable regulations to reduce possibility of double taxation caused by anti-abuse rules during GILTI gap period – US, Swiss competent authorities reach agreement on treaty arbitration process – UN Tax Committee issues proposal for taxing digital services income.

    EY ITS Washington Dispatch, July 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2020 18:12


    The Ernst & Young ITS Washington Dispatch brings you a monthly review of US international tax-related developments. In this edition: IRS issues final and proposed interest expense limitation regulations – Final and proposed GILTI regulations deliver few benefits, some surprises – IRS releases final regulations under Section 250 for computing FDII and GILTI deduction – IRS releases new draft partnership Schedules K-2 and K-3 for international tax reporting – US announces action against France’s DST – G20 Finance Ministers / Central Bank Governors reiterate commitment to BEPS 2.0 pillars – OECD releases new corporate tax data including CbCR statistics – OECD issues model rules for data reporting by platform operators for sellers in sharing / gig economy.  

    EY ITS Washington Dispatch, June 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2020 13:22


    The Ernst & Young ITS Washington Dispatch brings you a monthly review of US international tax-related developments. In this edition: US Supreme Court declines to hear Altera case – US Treasury Secretary calls for ‘pause’ in BEPS 2.0 Pillar 1 discussions – USTR initiates investigations into implemented / proposed DSTs in 10 jurisdictions – IRS LB&I official offers insights to TCJA compliance campaign – IRS seeks 2020-2021 Priority Guidance Plan recommendations – OECD releases toolkit on taxation of offshore indirect transfers of assets – OECD circulates COVID-19 transfer pricing survey to BIAC members.

    EY ITS Washington Dispatch, May 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2020 18:45


    The Ernst & Young ITS Washington Dispatch brings you a monthly review of US international tax-related developments. In this edition: Congress considers further action to address coronavirus pandemic – IRS finalizes proposed Section 385 regulations with no substantive changes, leaves distribution rules in effect – Treasury and IRS announce references to NAFTA in US tax treaties should be interpreted as references to USMCA – IRS offers limited relief for filing Forms 8858 or 8865 – IRS announces modifications for filing APA and MAP requests, addresses pending and executed APAs –  New refocusing on BEPS, OECD official says – OECD holds public consultation on 2020 review of CbCR – OECD hosts webcast offering update on tax work during COVID-19 crisis; July IF meeting delayed to October 2020.

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