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How the Anti-Inversion Rules Tax Expatriating Corporations
January 8, 2026 | Anthony Diosdi
Over the years there has been a number of high profile corporate inversions. However, recent tax law changes have significan…
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Is a SAFE a “safe” Planning Option for the Anti-Inversion Rules?
December 11, 2025 | Anthony Diosdi
Congress has enacted various provisions to tax shareholders who transfer appreciated shares of U.S. corporations for shares…
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What Foreign Investors Need to Know About Estate Planning and Treaties
December 11, 2025 | Anthony Diosdi
Foreign investors generally have the same goal of minimizing their tax liabilities from their U.S. real estate and other U.S…
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Does the IRS Have the Authority to Assess International Penalties Associated with Form 5472?
November 12, 2025 | Anthony Diosdi
Recently, in Farhy v. Commissioner, 160 T.C. No. 6 (2023), the United States Tax Court determined that the Internal Revenue…
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How to Substantiate a Foreign Tax Credit
November 4, 2025 | Anthony Diosdi
Under Section 901(b)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code, U.S. citizens and U.S. corporations are entitled to a foreign tax cred…
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Can Partners of Law Firms be Treated as Employees for Employment Tax Purposes?
November 4, 2025 | Anthony Diosdi
Partners of law firms are typically treated as independent contractors for income tax purposes because they are considered s…
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Potential U.S. Tax Consequences for Foreign App Developers that Utilize U.S. Platforms to Sell Apps to Customers
October 27, 2025 | Anthony Diosdi
On January 14, 2025, the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) and the Department of Treasury made significant changes to the dig…
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Can Foreign Withholding Tax on Patent Infringement Damages Qualify for a Foreign Tax Credit?
October 27, 2025 | Anthony Diosdi
There has been an increase in cross-border patent litigation that has been driven by the globalization of innovation. These…
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The Foreign Tax Credit Explained
October 27, 2025 | Anthony Diosdi
U.S. taxpayers are generally subject to U.S. tax on their worldwide income, but may be provided a tax credit for foreign tax…
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Something Old, Something New … Self-Directed IRA Planning in the 21st Century
October 23, 2025 | Anthony Diosdi
Since 1974, the IRS has permitted individuals to totally “self-direct” investments made within their Individual Retirement P…
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