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monthly review of US international tax-related developments. In this edition: US Senate Majority Leader, Sen. Manchin reach agreement on $740b budget reconciliation bill with 15% corporate minimum tax – Congress passes CHIPS bill with investment tax credits and incentives – Treasury and IRS publish technical corrections to final foreign tax credit regulations – IRS proposed regulations would limit Section 1256 mark-to-market accounting for FX contracts to FX forward contracts – Treasury announces termination of tax treaty with Hungary – OECD releases Progress Report on Amount A of Pillar One of BEPS 2.0 project – G20 Finance Ministers reiterate commitment to BEPS 2.0 two-pillar implementation.

monthly review of US international tax-related developments. In this edition: Democrats fail to reach consensus on pared-down budget reconciliation package – Treasury Secretary testifies in support of anti-inflationary measures, BEPS 2.0 – US Supreme Court accepts FBAR filing case – IRS to defer reporting for certain derivative payments in forthcoming BEAT regulations – IRS to expand transfer pricing audit coverage – OECD officials offer update on BEPS 2.0 Pillars One and Two – OECD releases public consultation docs on tax certainty under Amount A for Pillar One.

monthly review of US international tax-related developments. In this edition: US budget reconciliation remains stalled, but some behind-the-scenes talks – Senators introduce Support Ukraine Through Our Tax Code Act -- More US FTC guidance coming – US officials offer international tax projects update – IRS GLAM addresses allocating/apportioning ‘deferred compensation expense’ for FDII deductions – Changes to QI withholding agreement rules expand QI W/H and reporting responsibilities – OECD officials offer BEPS 2.0 update – OECD issues recommendations to strengthen tax administrations’ cooperation re international rules, including BEPS 2.0 – OECD releases public consultation on Regulated Financial Services Exclusion under Amount A for Pillar One.

The Ernst & Young ITTS Washington Dispatch brings you a monthly review of US international tax-related developments. In this edition: US Congress returns amid speculation over limited budget reconciliation – Senate proposal would disallow FTCs, other US tax benefits connected with operations in Russia or Belarus – IRS issues annual APA report for 2021 – New Schedules K-2 and K-3 FAQs released – OECD holds public consultation on Implementation Framework for Pillar Two GloBE Rules – OECD releases public consultation document on draft rules re scope under Amount A for BEPS Pillar One – OECD releases public consultation document on Extractives Exclusion under Amount A for Pillar One – OECD releases peer review reports on dispute resolution – OECD releases fourth annual peer review report on BEPS Action 6 on prevention of treaty abuse.

The Ernst & Young ITTS Washington Dispatch brings you a monthly review of US international tax-related developments. In this edition: Biden Administration releases FY2023 Budget with new international tax proposals – Congress passes omnibus appropriations bill with no tax title – Senate Finance Committee Chairman supports tax sanctions for Russia, Belarus – Final FTC regulations will be revisited to address BEPS 2.0 Pillar Two rules – Proposed PTEP regulations coming second half of 2022 – Senate Foreign Relations Committee reports out proposed US-Chile tax treaty – OECD releases Commentary and illustrative examples on Pillar Two Model Rules.

The Ernst & Young ITTS Washington Dispatch brings you a monthly review of US international tax-related developments. In this edition: US Senate Democrats backburner Build Back Better, look to address inflation’s impact – G20 confirms BEPS 2.0 ambitious timeline; Republican Senators voice concerns – IRS releases FAQs on Schedules K-2 and K-3 transition relief – Treasury official briefs Senators on future cryptocurrency reporting regs – OECD releases BEPS 2.0 Pillar One public consultation on draft nexus and revenue sourcing rules – OECD releases Pillar One public consultation on draft rules for tax base determinations – OECD finalizing crypto reporting framework.

The Ernst & Young ITTS Washington Dispatch brings you a monthly review of US international tax-related developments. In this edition: Biden Administration looks to scaled-back Build Back Better legislation – House Ways and Means Committee Republicans warn congressional consent needed for BEPS 2.0 Pillars –  Final regulations released on treatment of domestic partnerships under Section 958, proposed PFIC regulations – IRS amends instructions for 2021 partnership Schedules K-2 and K-3, relevant to private equity, private capital funds – IRS announces fast-track pilot program to resolve corporate LTR requests in 12 weeks – US officials comment on cryptocurrency efforts – BEPS 2.0 model rules commentary expected to be released soon – OECD developing BEPS 2.0 Pillar Two corporate minimum tax implementation framework – OECD publishes 2022 Transfer Pricing Guidelines – OECD releases eighth batch of Stage 2 peer review reports on dispute resolution.

The Ernst & Young ITTS Washington Dispatch brings you a monthly review of US international tax-related developments. In this edition: Biden Administration’s Build Back Better legislation stalls in Congress; Senate Finance Committee releases updated international tax provisions – Senate Foreign Relations Committee Republicans urge vote on 2010 US-Chile tax treaty – Treasury releases final foreign tax credit regulations – IRS issues final rules on tax consequences of transition from LIBOR and other interbank offered rates in certain financial contracts – OECD releases Model Rules on Pillar Two Global Minimum Tax – OECD releases 2020 peer review report on BEPS Action 5 on Exchange of Information of Tax Rulings.

The Ernst & Young ITTS Washington Dispatch brings you a monthly review of US international tax-related developments. In this edition: US House passes Build Back Better Act budget reconciliation bill; action moves to Senate – President Biden signs infrastructure legislation including new cryptocurrency reporting – Final FTC regs expected by year-end, PTEP regs in 2022 – New IRS tool supports withholding agents’ compliance with Form 1042-S – IRS requests comments on APA, MAP applications and compliance – US, Turkey announce joint statement on unilateral digital tax compromise – India, US agree on transitional approach for 2% Equalization Levy prior to implementation of Pillar One rule – OECD remains committed to BEPS Pillars in effect by end of 2023 – OECD releases 2020 MAP statistics and awards

The Ernst & Young ITTS Washington Dispatch brings you a monthly review of US international tax-related developments. In this edition: President Biden releases pared down budget reconciliation framework – G20 leaders confirm commitment to global tax changes under BEPS 2.0 – Six country Joint Statement on transitional approach to existing unilateral DST measures released – IRS rules gains, losses from commodity hedges sourced by reference to underlying hedged inventory property – Final Section 987 foreign currency regulations, certain related final regulations deferred by one additional year – IRS maintaining policy on “telescoping” in APA and MAP cases – Cyprus clarifies US-Cyprus CAA for exchange of CbC reports – MLI Conference of the Parties issues two opinions re MAP implementation and arbitration rules – UN releases MAP and Tax Dispute Resolution Handbook

The Ernst & Young ITTS Washington Dispatch brings you a monthly review of US international tax-related developments. In this edition:  US Congress fails to pass infrastructure and budget reconciliation legislation -- House Ways & Means Committee reports out reconciliation bill with major international tax proposals -- Senate Finance Committee Chairman releases partnership tax proposals -- Final foreign tax credit regulations will include jurisdictional nexus requirement -- IRS allows taxpayer to reverse GILTI "gap period" transaction through late CTB election -- IRS articulates five-factor test in determining income inclusion of reimbursement payments -- IRS issues final regulations on treatment of QIP and provides guidance on foreign tax credits -- IRS seeing more billion-dollar MAP cases -- IRS lists jurisdictions with US information exchange agreements that allow reporting certain deposit interest -- G7 Finance Ministers make progress on BEPS 2.0 issues in lead-up to October 2021 meetings.

The Ernst & Young ITTS Washington Dispatch brings you a monthly review of US international tax-related developments. In this edition: US infrastructure legislation, FY 2022 budget resolution move forward – Senate Finance Committee Chairman, members release international tax discussion draft – Finance Committee Chairman introduces bill to amend tax treatment of financial derivative transactions – Senate-passed infrastructure bill would impose information-reporting requirements on sales of cryptocurrency, other digital assets – IRS extends to 1 January 2023 date for W/H on certain transfers, distributions related to PTP interests – US, Germany agree on exchange of CbC reports – IRS financial services campaign will not target specific transactions – OECD releases 2021 peer review update of preferential tax regimes – OECD releases corporate tax statistics publication, including anonymized/aggregated CbC report stats.

The Ernst & Young ITTS Washington Dispatch brings you a monthly review of US international tax-related developments. In this edition: White House, Senate negotiators reach agreement on $1.2 trillion infrastructure package – OECD announces conceptual agreement in BEPS 2.0 project; endorsed by G20 Finance Ministers, Central Bank Governors – US, UK competent authorities sign agreements re treaty LOB provision – IRS memo addresses CSA and inclusion of stock-based compensation costs – US Treasury official provides international tax regulatory update.

The Ernst & Young ITTS Washington Dispatch brings you a monthly review of US international tax-related developments. In this edition: Bipartisan infrastructure deal reached, but road to passage uncertain – House passes corporate disclosure package requiring CbC tax reporting for multinationals – Biden Administration’s proposed 15% minimum tax could come with requirement to disclose book-tax differences – IRS announces plans to amend BEAT regarding qualified derivative payment reporting – G7 Finance Ministers express strong support for global tax changes under BEPS 2.0 – OECD publishes model rules for information exchange for digital platforms.

The Ernst & Young ITTS Washington Dispatch brings you a monthly review of US international tax-related developments. In this edition: US Treasury ‘Green Book’ offers new details on international tax proposals – Senate hearing discusses Biden Administration’s international tax proposals – House bill would require SEC regulations on CbC financial information disclosure, including taxes – US proposes 15% global corporate minimum tax to BEPS 2.0 Steering Group – President Biden proposes increased IRS budget to improve tax compliance – IRS modifies guidance on accounting method changes for certain foreign corporations – IRS official comments on treaty derivative benefits post-Brexit – US Government releases early drafts of 2021 Schedules K-2 and K-3 for Forms 1065, 1120-S and 8865 – Parties to OECD MLI release interpretative guidance. .

The Ernst & Young ITTS Washington Dispatch brings you a monthly review of US international tax-related developments. In this edition: US Treasury releases President’s plan to overhaul corporate tax system – US Senators release proposed International Tax Framework – President Biden lays out $1.8 trillion American Families Plan proposal – Senate Finance Committee chairman reintroduces clean energy legislation – Treasury Secretary proffers BEPS 2.0 Pillar One proposal to Inclusive Framework – IRS issues proposed regs to coordinate WHT, gain deferral for certain foreign persons and partnerships investing in Qualified Opportunity Funds – IRS releases FAQs on ICAP program for US multinationals – PTEP guidance not expected until early fall – US, Japan reach agreement on tax treaty arbitration process – OECD releases consultation document with proposed changes to Commentaries to OECD Model Tax Convention on Article 9 (Associated Enterprises) – OECD publishes Arbitration Profiles for 30 countries under MLI – IMF a

The Ernst & Young ITS Washington Dispatch brings you a monthly review of US international tax-related developments. In this edition: President Biden lays out $2 trillion + infrastructure plan to be paid for with tax increases – Senate Finance Committee holds international tax hearing – Congressional Democrats introduce international tax legislation – President Biden signs $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 – US, Japan reach agreement on tax treaty arbitration process – IRS opens initiative on virtual currency – IRS APMA program director discusses taxpayers’ treatment of COVID-related costs – IRS APMA Program releases annual APA update – OECD official floats BEPS 2.0 Pillar Two simplification – OECD publishes jurisdictions currently participating in International Compliance Assurance Programme.

The Ernst & Young ITS Washington Dispatch brings you a monthly review of US international tax-related developments. In this edition: Congress poised to enact $1.9t COVID relief bill with repeal of worldwide interest expense allocation – Treasury to consider reviving expired transfer pricing aggregation regulations – IRS continues APA/MAP case closures despite COVID restrictions – OECD FTA releases new handbook for ICAP – OECD holds public consultation on review of BEPS Action 14 minimum standard on dispute resolution – OECD releases 10th batch of peer review reports on BEPS Action 14.

The Ernst & Young ITS Washington Dispatch brings you a monthly review of US international tax-related developments. In this edition: US Treasury Secretary says no new taxes for now, commits to OECD BEPS discussions – New final regulations address application of Section 163(j) limitation to CFCs and partnerships, reserve on certain provisions – IRS allows remote signing / submission of authorization Forms 2848 and 8821 – IRS official says guidance on worldwide interest expense allocation a top priority, proposed FTC regs in 2021 – USTR finds DSTs adopted by six nations discriminatory; suspends DST-related punitive tariff actions on French goods – OECD IF political leaders promote global consensus following OECD public consultation on Pillar One / Two Blueprints – OECD Secretariat issues updated guidance on tax treaties re impact of COVID-19 pandemic.

The Ernst & Young ITS Washington Dispatch brings you a monthly review of US international tax-related developments. In this edition: US Congress passes coronavirus stimulus and omnibus spending package, including extension of CFC look-through – IRS issues final and proposed PFIC regulations – Treasury to focus on other international projects, tax treaties as TCJA guidance nears completion – Treasury’s FinCEN further extends certain FBAR signature authority reporting over foreign financial accounts – IRS will continue ICAP joint risk assessment initiative – US transfer pricing enforcement remains priority while TCJA provisions may negate adjustments – IRS APMA seeing more queries on transfer pricing consequences of coronavirus pandemic – BEPS 2.0 Pillar One and Two comment period closes; public consultation set for 14-15 January 2021 – OECD issues guidance on transfer pricing implications of COVID-19, hard-to-value intangibles – OECD releases fourth peer review report on BEPS Action 5 on Exchange of Inform