United States: Tax Treaties

The Pennsylvania Department of Revenue (DOR) recently revised Corporation Tax Bulletin 2019-03, limiting its application to tax years beginning before January 1, 2025. The change creates uncertainty for corporate taxpayers that previously relied on Pennsylvania’s federal consolidated-group approach to avoid a separate state-specific Section 163(j) limitation.

The U.S. tax landscape has undergone dramatic transformation since the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2018, with evolving rules, expiring provisions, and major legislation during President Trump's second term. This analysis examines the six most significant tax developments of the past eight years, from historic estate tax exemption increases to the growing importance of international taxation, and explores what these changes mean for taxpayers, advisors, and business owners navigating today's more stable but sti

US corporate executives relocating abroad face complex tax obligations that extend beyond borders. From worldwide income taxation and foreign tax credits to state residency issues and potential expatriation taxes, understanding these planning areas is essential for avoiding costly penalties and optimizing your tax position.

Navigating the complex landscape of US federal income tax rules is crucial for investors and sponsors in private equity, venture capital, and hedge funds. Understanding how different investor categories—from US taxable entities to foreign pension funds—face distinct tax sensitivities can significantly impact investment returns and structural decisions when forming or investing in funds.

The IRS recently released Revenue Procedure 2026-25, which establishes a transfer tax safe harbor for certain contributions to Trump Accounts.

U.S. companies making cross-border dispute payments face unexpected tax liability when withholding requirements are overlooked. Understanding how the origin of the claim doctrine characterizes settlements and damages as FDAP income can prevent costly surprises and ensure proper tax compliance in international dispute resolution.

The IRS has outlined plans to revise its Criminal Voluntary Disclosure Program (CVDP) in early 2026, with proposed rules aimed at improving consistency and predictability in handling willful tax noncompliance disclosures.

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)/G20 Inclusive Framework (Inclusive Framework)...

The IRS recently issued a Chief Counsel Advice Memorandum (AM 2025-002) that provides helpful guidance regarding the application of the branch profits tax in connection with reverse foreign hybrid entities and U.S. income tax treaties with foreign countries.