Most of the attention surrounding the international aspects of Public Law No. 115-97, formerly known as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Tax Reform Act”), has understandably focused on outbound provisions, including Section 951A (GILTI), Section 250 (FDII), Section 965 (deemed repatriation tax), and Section 245A (dividends received deduction).[1] The scope of the implications … Continue Reading
According to recent statistics, immigrants and their U.S.-born children now number approximately 84.3 million people, or 27% of the overall U.S. population. The countries from which the largest numbers of these individuals originate include India, China, Mexico, and Canada. Many of those moving to the United States are wealthy business owners who will continue to … Continue Reading
One of the most powerful tools in cross-border tax planning is the ability to make a “check-the-box” election. Pursuant to the entity classification regulations under Internal Revenue Code §7701 (the “check-the-box regulations”), certain business entities are permitted to choose their classification for U.S. federal income tax purposes by making a check-the-box election. The Federal tax … Continue Reading
