February 2015

 
 
 

“B” In the Know: How Benefit Corporation Legislation is Changing the Business Landscape

Since 2010, 26 states and the District of Columbia have passed legislation as to the formation and operation of a benefit corporation, a hybrid corporate form that straddles the line between a traditional for-profit corporation and a charitable organization.... read more

 
 

Considerations for U.S. Persons Purchasing Foreign Real Estate

There are many reasons why a U.S. person may want to own residential real estate in a foreign country – this article provides an overview of some of the U.S. tax rules that determine what types of disclosures are typically required.... read more

 
 

Crowdfunding: an Alternative to “Traditional” Fundraising

In the past five years, there has been tremendous growth in the crowdfunding industry, with over $5.1 billion raised in 2013. More and more early-stage companies are turning to crowdfunding as an alternative means to raise capital for their businesses. ... read more

 
 

New Accounting Method Change Procedures Effective Immediately

The IRS issued two new revenue procedures, Rev. Proc. 2015-13 and Rev. Proc. 2015-14 on January 15, 2015, that update the procedural rules to change a method of accounting for federal income tax purposes, effective immediately. ... read more

 
 

The Impact of Cheap Oil

The sharp decline in oil prices has quickly become one of the most powerful factors reshaping the global economy. The price of Brent crude oil has fallen from over $110 a barrel in June to $56 at the time of this writing.... read more

 
 

Retroactive Adjustment for Late Partial Dispositions Election Permitted for 2014

On August 14, 2014, IRS issued long-awaited final regulations for dispositions of tangible property applicable to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2014. The final regulations generally retain all the provisions of the proposed disposition regulations issued in 2013 with certain clarifications. ... read more

 

CONTRIBUTORS

   
  • Matthew Canapari
  • Jessica Hawn
  • Adam Levy
  • Jeff Seman
  • Matt Dianich
  • Rosemary Kennedy
  • Christian Martin
  • Matt Weiss
 
 

 

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