The Subpart F rules can result in foreign profits being subject to tax in the U.S. In the recent Crestek v. Commissioner, 49 T.C. 5 (2017), the court addresses unpaid advances a controlled foreign corporation made to its U.S. parent. The case shows how easy it is for a U.S. corporation that has an outbound transactions to… Continue reading Intercompany Receivable Results in Section 956 Inclusion for U.S. Corp.
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What You Should Know About the IRS Offer in Compromise Program
If you owe the IRS you may be surprised to find out that the IRS may settle the debt for less than the amount owed. One way to do this is through the IRS offer in compromise program. Here is …
Tax Court Says Royalties Paid to Roth IRA Were Excess Contributions to IRA
The U.S. Tax Court recently issued another opinion involving a LLC owned by a self-directed IRA. The case is Block Developers, LLC v. Commissioner, T.C. Memo. 2017-142. The case invovles an IRA LLC that purchased a patent and then licensed …..
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Tax Court Says Royalties Paid to Roth IRA Were Excess Contributions to IRA
The U.S. Tax Court recently issued another opinion involving a LLC owned by a self-directed IRA. The case is Block Developers, LLC v. Commissioner, T.C. Memo. 2017-142. The case invovles an IRA LLC that purchased a patent and then licensed the patent back to the prior owner, with the intent of the IRA LLC collecting… Continue reading Tax Court Says Royalties Paid to Roth IRA Were Excess Contributions to IRA
Cash-Basis Taxpayers Can Deduct Reclamation Costs Under Sec. 468
Section 468 allows a current deduction for mining and solid waste reclmation costs even though the expenses may not be incurred for several years–if not decades–in the future. It has traditionally been thought that only accrual-method taxpayers can benefit from …..
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Cash-Basis Taxpayers Can Deduct Reclamation Costs Under Sec. 468
Section 468 allows a current deduction for mining and solid waste reclmation costs even though the expenses may not be incurred for several years–if not decades–in the future. It has traditionally been thought that only accrual-method taxpayers can benefit from Sec. 468. The court recently dispelled this notion in Gregory v. Commissioner, 149 T.C. 2… Continue reading Cash-Basis Taxpayers Can Deduct Reclamation Costs Under Sec. 468
The Form 1045 Dispute & Possible Solution: Include a Detailed Cover Letter
The Form 1045, Application for Tentative Refund, is used to carryback losses, credits, etc. from the current year to prior years. In many cases it is used when a taxpayer was previously profitable and then incurrs a loss. The now …..
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The Form 1045 Dispute & Possible Solution: Include a Detailed Cover Letter
The Form 1045, Application for Tentative Refund, is used to carryback losses, credits, etc. from the current year to prior years. In many cases it is used when a taxpayer was previously profitable and then incurrs a loss. The now unprofitable business can go back and recoup taxes paid in prior years and get a… Continue reading The Form 1045 Dispute & Possible Solution: Include a Detailed Cover Letter
Court Says No Tax Due on Foreign Corporation’s Redemption of U.S. Partnership Interest
Many businesses that operate outside of the U.S. want to do business in the U.S. and they want to limit their exposure to U.S. income taxes. To do this, many in-bound investments are structured as U.S. partnerships with the parntership …..
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No Tax Due on Foreign Corporation’s Redemption of U.S. Partnership Interest
Many businesses that operate outside of the U.S. want to do business in the U.S. and they want to limit their exposure to U.S. income taxes. To do this, many in-bound investments are structured as U.S. partnerships with the parntership being formed in the U.S. to carry on the business activities in the U.S. This… Continue reading No Tax Due on Foreign Corporation’s Redemption of U.S. Partnership Interest