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Letter Ruling Conjures Ghost of Section 958(b)(4) Past

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The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 continues to reverberate even unto the end of 2020. Our International Tax Group discusses a letter ruling that may have been a harbinger of proposed regulations to address exceptions to Section 367(a) gain recognition in light of the TCJA’s repeal of Section 958(b)(4).

  • The specter of foreign-to-U.S. downward attribution
  • Curtailing collateral effects of the repeal of Section 958(b)(4)
  • Proposed regulations formalize pre-TCJA approach in targeted Section 367(a) context

Click here to read the full advisory.

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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.

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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.

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