EY ITTS Washington Dispatch, May 2024

A monthly review of US international tax-related developments. In this edition: US House Republicans prepare for TCJA ‘cliffs’ – White House official previews President Biden’s tax policy for second term – US House Ways and Means Chairman, Treasury Secretary spar over TCJA, BEPS 2.0 – US will not sign BEPS Pillar One MLC without India, China TP resolution – IRS extends transitional relief under Section 871(m) for treatment of dividend equivalents – IRS to defer applicability date re: Sections 59A and 6038A regs for qualified derivative payments – New procedures for Section 355 transaction PLRs released – CAMT regs in advanced stage – Final crypto reporting rules coming in 2024 – IRS proposed regulations on foreign trusts and large foreign gifts released – More OECD BEPS 2.0 GloBE guidance coming – BEPS Pillar One MLC on track for signature in June.

A monthly review of US international tax-related developments. In this edition: US tax policy battle lines being drawn; House Republican tax writers form 10 TCJA ‘tax teams’ – US progress on global minimum tax will positively affect ongoing R&D talks, JCT updating BEPS Pillar Two analysis – IRS releases proposed rules on stock repurchase excise tax – IRS waives penalty for CAMT estimated tax – IRS final regulations on FIRPTA controlled QIE rules released – IRS releases draft Form 1099-DA on digital asset proceeds – US says draft Australian ruling on cross-border computer software sales contrary to US-Australia DTT, OECD Model Treaty – IRS releases APA report for 2023 – OECD BEPS 2.0 status update – OECD releases consolidated GloBE commentary document, revised GloBE examples.

A monthly review of US international tax-related developments. In this edition: President Biden delivers State of the Union; releases FY2025 Budget with international tax proposals – Congress passes final FY2024 funding bills, tax bill in limbo – Treasury Secretary defends Administration’s BEPS position at Senate hearing – House Ways & Means Subpanel holds OECD BEPS Pillar One hearing – IRS delays Form 1042 electronic filing requirement for US and foreign W/H agents – US officials offer international regulatory update – IRS will no longer issue single-issue PLRs, instead focus on ‘transactional rulings’ – IRS official discusses benefits of MAP mandatory arbitration – OECD releases update on BEPS 2.0 project – OECD Council approves update to Model commentary on exchange of information.

A monthly review of US international tax-related developments. In this edition: OECD releases final guidance on BEPS Pillar One Amount B on baseline distribution – Finalization of proposed FX regulations expected by year end, two sets of proposed Section 367 regs in first half of 2024 – US Senate approves IRS Chief Counsel nomination – IRS sending more letters regarding transfer pricing compliance – OECD releases 2024 update on peer reviews under BEPS Action 5 on harmful tax practices.

A monthly review of US international tax-related developments. In this edition: US House passes tax package, Senate action uncertain – Congress approves CR to fund government until early March 2024 – IRS signals new Section 367(d) guidance in 2024 on repatriation of IP – US officials provide regulatory update – IRS announces cryptocurrency transactions do not need to be reported until regulations issued – User fee for APAs increase, effective 2 February 2024 – US official offers BEPS Pillar One insights – OECD releases updated estimates of the economic impact of BEPS Pillar Two.    

A monthly review of US international tax-related developments. In this edition: IRS interim CAMT guidance provides relief from possible double-counting of CFC earnings in AFSI – IRS hasj CAMT compliance initiative – Treasury provides guidance on creditability of BEPS Pillar Two taxes, relief for pre-GloBE DCLs and extends temporary FTC reg relief – IRS Interim guidance released on treatment of basis adjustments under Section 961(c) on inbound liquidations or asset reorganizations – US officials offer international regulatory update – US Treasury announces entry into force of US-Chile tax treaty – IRS updates list of US treaties – US Supreme Court hears oral arguments in Moore transition tax case – FASB modifies income tax disclosure rules – US HQ’ed FG500 companies increase, reversing downward trend – OECD/G20 IF releases BEPS Pillar Two GloBE rules guidance, new Pillar One MLC timeline.

A monthly review of US international tax-related developments. In this edition: US Congress approves new CR, complicates options for year-end tax bill – House Ways and Means Committee clears US-Taiwan tax bill – Tax Court rules non-US partnership was securities dealer engaged in US trade or business, liable for partnership WHT – US court denies DRD after applying economic substance doctrine – IRS issues proposed regs on QBUs, including simplified elections for determining Section 987 gain or loss but restrictions on loss recognition – OECD, country officials discuss BEPS 2.0 Pillars One and Two.    

A monthly review of US international tax-related developments. In this edition: OECD releases text of Amount A Pillar One MLC, US Treasury announces consultation – OECD/G20 IF MLC to implement Pillar Two STTR – US House elects new Speaker – US-Taiwan legislation moves forward – IRS proposed regs would amend Section 367(b) rules re cross-border triangular reorgs, inbound nonrecognition – US officials offer update on pending international guidance –  IRS informing taxpayers of Schedule UTP non-compliance – IRS sending compliance alerts to US subs of foreign-owned corporations – IRS to broaden scope of corporate PLRs – US-Chile tax treaty’s US reservations reflect current policy – IRS appeals Tax Court’s latest decision in Medtronic – US, Israel sign CAA on CbC report exchange – Cyprus clarifies future CbC agreement with US.

A monthly review of US international tax-related developments. In this edition: US Senate Finance Committee approves US-Taiwan tax bill – House Republicans want countries to delay BEPS Pillar Two, adopt GILTI-like regime – Senate Finance Committee considers IRS Chief Counsel pick – IRS publishes additional interim guidance clarifying CAMT – IRS announces intent to issue proposed regulations for Section 174, would affect cost sharing arrangements – US Government considering extension of temporary FTC relief, guidance on taxes paid under BEPS Pillar Two – IRS official offers international regulatory update – IRS CAP program accepting new applications – IRS announces major new compliance initiative targeting large partnerships.

A monthly review of US international tax-related developments. In this edition: US Congress to take up appropriations bills, consider US-Taiwan tax relationship – IRS proposes updating consolidated returns regulations, discarding unnecessary guidance – IRS issues proposed regs on broker reporting requirements for digital asset sales and exchanges – Cryptocurrency stakers must include rewards in gross income upon gaining control – Russia suspends US-Russia, other tax treaties – Progress reported on BEPS Amount A, Pillar One, further work on Pillar Two safe harbors – Global minimum tax filing simplification possible, OECD official says – UN releases final report on international tax cooperation.