The IRS and the U.S. Department of the Treasury released round two of proposed regulations surrounding the Qualified Opportunity (QO) Zone Program today. The 169-pages of regulations address many areas, including:How businesses headquartered in designated QO Zones may benefit,The timeline for QO...
Read MoreWhile cryptocurrencies have become a popular investment vehicle, there is still much ambiguity regarding how to treat the emerging asset class for tax purposes. Taxation of cryptocurrencies is complicated at any level, be it partnership, corporation or other. However, it's also important to...
Read MoreThe Treasury has issued final regulations regarding the partnership representative designation and authority under the relatively new IRS partnership audit rules. These rules became effective for tax years beginning after December 31, 2017. Most importantly, the regulations confirm the...
Read MoreGenerally, a partner who sells an interest in a partnership will recognize capital gain or capital loss on the disposition. However, Internal Revenue Code Section 751 may cause an unanticipated tax consequence — the need for the partner to recognize ordinary income on the sale of the...
Read MoreThe obligation for registered investment companies (RICs) to pay foreign capital gains tax is not new by any means, but it is gaining more attention lately, making it imperative for fund management to take note. Foreign tax withholding on interest and dividends has been and continues to...
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