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The United States Supreme Court is the highest court of the United States and is charged with interpreting federal law, including the United States Constitution. The Court's docket is largely discretionary... more +
The United States Supreme Court is the highest court of the United States and is charged with interpreting federal law, including the United States Constitution. The Court's docket is largely discretionary with only a limited number of cases granted review each term.  The Court is comprised of one chief justice and eight associate justices, who are nominated by the President and confirmed by the Senate to hold lifetime positions. less -
Allen Barron, Inc.

How Did Moore v. United States Change U.S. Tax Law?

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We have been waiting several months for the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) to render a decision in Moore v. United States. Initially, our questions focused on the issue of “realized or unrealized income” and...more

Farrell Fritz, P.C.

Wealth Tax Fight Marches On

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Proponents and opponents of proposed “wealth tax” legislation alike watched the Supreme Court carefully as it heard oral arguments for, and subsequently decided Moore v. United States on June 20, 2024. The crux of the Moores’...more

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No Moore Waiting - Supreme Court Upholds Mandatory Repatriation Tax

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On June 20, the U.S. Supreme Court released its opinion in the closely watched case of Moore v. United States. In a 7-2 decision, the court upheld the constitutionality of the mandatory repatriation tax (MRT), also referred...more

Dorsey & Whitney LLP

The Supreme Court Update - June 20, 2024

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The Supreme Court of the United States issued four decisions today: Moore v. United States, No. 22-800: This case concerns the constitutionality of the Mandatory Repatriation Tax (“MRT”) included in the 2017 Tax Cuts and...more

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Supreme Court Upholds Mandatory Repatriation Tax but Suggests Wealth Taxes a Step Too Far

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The U.S. Supreme Court today upheld the constitutionality of the so-called “mandatory repatriation tax” in a narrow ruling, stating that the MRT taxes realized income — income earned by the offshore corporation — and...more

Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP

Unrealized Income Under Scrutiny: Will SCOTUS Unleash Chaos on the US Tax Code?

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In December 2023, the Supreme Court considered the fundamental question: “How is income defined?” Moore v. United States centered on the question of taxation of unrealized income. Unrealized income is defined as a gain that...more

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California Environmental Law & Policy Update - July 2022

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Supreme Court restricts EPA's authority to mandate carbon emissions reductions - Associated Press - June 30 - In a blow to the fight against climate change, the Supreme Court on Thursday limited the extent of the U.S....more

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