A recent Tax Court case shows the government’s willingness and ability to attack financing arrangements that do not reflect arm’s-length debt standards, even without the forthcoming Section 385 regulations. Our International Tax Group analyzes that case and reviews the IRS’s decision to stop treating some FATCA intergovernmental agreements as “in effect.”
About Edward Tanenbaum
Edward Tanenbaum is co-chair of the firm’s Federal & International Tax Group and a member of the firm’s Global Resources & Strategies Committee. Mr. Tanenbaum’s practice consists primarily of planning and structuring tax efficient solutions for cross-border business transactions and investments by foreign multinational corporations and high-net-worth individuals.
About Heather Ripley
Heather Ripley is an associate in the firm’s Federal & International Tax Group. Her practice focuses on federal and international tax services for a range of clients, including domestic and international business entities and individuals.