Convertible debt is exceptionally attractive to investors in volatile markets because it offers the security of a bond with the upside of equity. That is why convertible debt was one of the strongest asset classes during the...more
1/4/2022
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Volatile trading markets and economic instability may prompt taxpayers to modify, purchase, or repurchase debt; participants should consider the tax consequences.
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..Issuers may incur immediate income in the...more
The Proposed Regulations allow existing debt and non-debt contracts that now reference LIBOR and other Interbank Offered Rates (IBORs) to transition toward alternative reference rates without triggering tax.
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10/23/2019
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Section 956 final regulations confirm those eligible for territorial dividend exemption can benefit from foreign guarantee and collateral support without incurring US tax.
On May 23, 2019, the US Treasury and Internal...more
Proposed regulations under Section 163(j) governing business interest deduction limitations confirm prior guidance and expand the scope of its application in some important respects.
On November 26, 2018, the Treasury and...more
12/20/2018
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But Holding Period and Other Requirements Add Complexity -
On October 31, 2018, the US Treasury and Internal Revenue Service issued proposed regulations (the Proposed Regulations) that would eliminate, in most...more
The IRS announces certain key aspects of the interest deduction limitation that will be addressed in upcoming Treasury regulations.
Key Points:
..The 30% Cap (as defined below) will apply at the consolidated group...more
The new tax rules are expected to have an immediate impact on leveraged companies and leveraged finance transactions.
On December 22, 2017, President Trump signed into law the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act” (the Act).1 This...more
On September 12, 2012, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued final regulations (the Final Regulations) which make it easier to issue fungible tack-on debt instruments in situations where either the original debt...more