December 12, 2016
Andersen Welcomes Managing Director, Associate Counsel Oscar Alcantara
Andersen announces Oscar Alcantara as Managing Director, Associate Counsel in the Firm’s Chicago-based Legal Department. He will be assisting with the Firm’s international matters and with intellectual property matters ...
December 06, 2016
Can a Value-Added Tax Put Our Debt in Order?
With the 2016 election of a Republican-controlled White House and Congress, and an existing House blueprint for tax reform that includes a version of a consumption-based approach for taxing business income, it appears likely ...
December 05, 2016
From Germany: Improved Offset of Loss for Corporate Bodies
Alessio Rossi - Alegis, a Member Firm of Andersen Global
On September 14, 2016 the Federal Government submitted a draft bill, by means of which the previously existing restrictions on loss exploitation by corporate ...
December 02, 2016
2016 Top Year-End Tax Accounting Method Considerations for Businesses
As we approach the end of the 2016 calendar year, year-end tax planning is a subject that is undoubtedly garnering attention. Historically, planning has focused on concern over whether expired tax incentives would be ...
November 30, 2016
Narrowed Scope of Final and Temporary Sec. 385 Regulations Provide Relief for Some but Not All Taxpayers
On October 13, 2016, IRS and Treasury Department released final and temporary regulations under Sec. 385, (collectively, the Final 385 Regulations), concerning the treatment of certain related-party interests in corporations as stock or indebtedness for federal income
November 29, 2016
Coming to America – Helpful Guides to What You Need to Know
People moving to the United States (U.S.), especially those with substantial wealth, need to organize their financial affairs before landing here.
November 29, 2016
Final Internal Use Software Regulations Create Opportunities for Taxpayers
Final Treasury Regulations were published on October 4, 2016 that make it easier for taxpayers to claim the federal research credit for software development.
November 18, 2016
California Approves $61 Million of California Competes Tax Credits - $100 Million More Up For Grabs Beginning in January
On November 17, 2016, California approved $61 million of California Competes Tax Credits. The next application period begins January 2, 2017. The California Competes Tax Credit (CCTC) provides businesses a potentially significant negotiated income tax credit for increasing ...
November 10, 2016
President-Elect Donald Trump – What Does This Mean for Tax Reform?
Now that the election results are in, tax reform is sure to be at the top of the agenda for the new President-elect Trump and Republican-led Congress. What type of policies could conceivably ...
October 20, 2016
Spiegelman to Present on Foreign Tax Outbound Issues
Financial Research Associates (FRA) provides the financial community with access to business information and networking opportunities. Offering highly targeted conferences, FRA is a preferred resource for executives and managers seeking cutting-edge information on ...