Plan now to reduce increased tax burden *

USA - June 22 2010
Beginning in 2011, income tax rates for individuals will rise as a result of expiring tax cuts.

Co-authors: Louis J. Marett.

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HIRE Act provisions designed to crack down on offshore tax evasion *

USA - April 20 2010
The new HIRE Act contains provisions intended to target offshore tax evasion by forcing the production of information relating to foreign assets owned by US persons.

Co-authors: Arthur S. Meyers, Louis J. Marett.

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Health care reform accompanied by higher taxes on businesses, individuals *

USA - April 9 2010
The health reform legislation recently signed into law imposes new and higher taxes, penalties and tax reporting requirements on businesses, high-income individuals and families.

Co-authors: Arthur S. Meyers, Louis J. Marett.

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IRS resolves uncertainty regarding taxation of Smart Grid Investment Grants *

USA - March 19 2010
The IRS has classified Smart Grid Investment Grants as non-taxable capital contributions rather than taxable income, clarifying ambiguity over how these funds would be taxed.

Co-authors: Robert V. Jahrling, Jolie M. Siegel, Louis J. Marett.

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Canada to open door to foreign investment by eliminating section 116 tax clearance requirements for certain stock sales by non-residents *

Canada, USA - March 8 2010
US venture capital and private equity funds should soon be able to sell stock of most Canadian companies in which they invest without the cumbersome and costly Section 116 tax clearance procedures now required.

Co-authors: Stephen A. Hurwitz, Brian P. Lenihan, Louis J. Marett.

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