The beneficial ownership information reporting obligations under the federal Corporate Transparency Act require a reporting company to provide certain information about their organization and each beneficial owner and applicant. If you’re the reporting company, you must provide full...
Read MoreOne of the most dreaded replies coming from a professional services provider is, “it depends.” Unfortunately, that’s truly the case when the issue involves the most optimal tax structure for your transaction. This is because, like most things in life, there are many variables...
Read MoreTax equalization is one of the most tax-efficient strategies available to a regulated investment company (RIC). The strategy can reduce or even potentially eliminate a capital gain distribution requirement for your fund and your shareholders — yet not everyone uses it. While there...
Read MorePosted by Matt Rager and Kristin Spengler Whether or not there is an immediate need to file for bankruptcy, it is important to understand the possibilities when it comes to protecting your assets and understanding your options. You can protect your assets prior to filing, or, if at a point...
Read MoreKeeping the momentum of a record breaking 2023 — when the PCAOB was more active with standard setting and rulemaking than it had been over the past 10 years — the oversight body issued its second and third proposals of 2024 on April 9. PCAOB Release No. 2024-004, Firm and Engagement...
Read MoreA recent ruling in a federal district court has changed the Corporate Transparency Act’s (CTA) beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting requirements for some, but not all. It’s important to understand if you are part of the group that no longer needs to file, or if the filing...
Read MoreIf your fund or portfolio company is considering acquiring a pass-through entity this year, such as an S Corporation, advance planning can be the key to help minimize purchase price adjustments due to a seller’s tax burden. In particular, recently created state elections for pass-through...
Read MoreHave you been asked to provide personal, confidential information for a Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) report, as mandated under the federal Corporate Transparency Act (CTA)? Or are you a beneficial owner in several companies required to file a BOI report for each? Whether you are...
Read MoreBeginning with tax year 2023, partnerships that sell or exchange partnership interests must report additional information to the IRS, both on Form 8308 “Report of a Sale or Exchange of Certain Partnership Interests” and on their Schedule K-1 disclosures. The additional information is...
Read MoreOn January 12, 2024, the U.S. Department of the Treasury released a new fact sheet that in part reiterates, and revamps, the IRS’ commitment to their initiative of auditing limited partnerships. The release comes after five years of scrutiny in this area and an important court case...
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