Published by Tax Notes

In the past, there has been uncertainty regarding certain IRS interpretations of the dual consolidated loss (DCL) regulations, creating an unintended trap for companies using disregarded entities (DRE's) to conduct foreign operations. It is argued that 'trap' is more of a fictional concern rather than real issue. The IRS’s proposed clarification, which excludes certain disregarded items from DCL calculations, is questioned for its legal shortcomings and challenges.  

In this article, A&M Tax Senior Advisor examines the potential tax implications of the DCL regulations and dives further into the perceived issues involving disregarded entities.

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