The midterm elections wind up on Tuesday, and several themes are front and center. Democrats are being criticized on the economy and for not sticking to a clear message. But they should be emphasizing Biden’s strong economic record, not running away from it. As the election looms, some Democrats say the party has been running
Taxes
The Supreme Court has some weighty cases to consider, but most Americans may not take notice of what seems like obscure IRS penalty provisions. The tax community has been watching IRS penalties for years — particularly how foreign bank account penalties are calculated. The Supreme Court on November 2 heard oral arguments in Bittner v.
The IRS recently released a private letter ruling (PLR 202244004 (August 9, 2022)) that grants additional time to a taxpayer that failed to timely elect to defer the gain from a rollover of qualified small business stock (QSBS). The IRS’s decision to grant late-filing relief in this context is not that surprising or ground-breaking, but
Robert Goulder of Tax Notes and professor David Kamin of the New York University School of Law discuss the purpose and political importance of book minimum taxes, particularly the global anti-base-erosion agreement. This transcript has been edited for length and clarity. Robert Goulder: Hello and welcome to the latest edition of In the Pages. I’m
Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Dividend income is taxable, but the tax rate is determined by a handful of factors. The most important factor is whether the dividend is qualified or ordinary (or non-qualified), as qualified dividends are taxed at the long-term capital gains rate, instead of rate on regular income.