In March 2010, Congress enacted the Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act, which includes provisions to encourage employers to hire new employees and to make new capital investments. This article discusses these new incentives, as well as the revenue-raising provisions included in the act to offset their cost.
FATCA Compliance & FBAR Reporting
FATCA: Should U.S. Financial Institutions Be Concerned?
The Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act requires foreign financial institutions to identify U.S. account holders and reveal details about their accounts to the IRS.
Focus on Tax Avoidance Leads to Changes in Foreign Reporting Requirements
The use of information reporting to prevent tax avoidance has been a major focus of the current administration and the IRS.
Congress Enacts Hiring Incentives Act with Tax Provisions
The Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act contains several tax items, the biggest of which is a payroll tax credit for employers who hire workers who have been unemployed for at least 60 days and who are not replacement hires.
FBAR Penalties Reduced for Six Months
The IRS has provided a framework for voluntary disclosure requests containing offshore issues, such as previously undisclosed foreign financial accounts and entities.
employee benefits & pensions
Profits interests: The most tax-efficient equity grant to employees
By granting them a profits interest, entities taxed as partnerships can reward employees with equity. Mistakes, however, could cause challenges from taxing authorities.