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IRS details reporting guidance on carried interest at partnerships

By Michael Cohn       4 min read

The Internal Revenue Service provided detailed reporting directions Wednesday for certain passthrough entities and taxpayers reporting partnership interests held in connection with the performance of services, often referred to as “carried interest.” Read story →

SALT cap splinters Democrats rushing for deal on Biden plan

By Laura Litvan, Laura Davison and Erik Wasson       2 min read

Congressional Democrats floated fresh proposals on how to increase the federal deduction on state and local taxes, but House and Senate lawmakers were at odds over whether the very rich should be allowed to take the tax break. Read story →

Pelosi readies Biden agenda for vote with key items unsettled

By Billy House, Laura Davison and Erik Wasson       4 min read

Democrats have found new urgency to pass the roughly $1.75 trillion tax and spending plan as well as an infrastructure bill with $550 billion in new spending after being stung by a Republican sweep of statewide races in Virginia. Read story →

Avalara acquires 3CE, teams with Shopify on duty and import taxes

By Michael Cohn       2 min read

The deals will help merchants automate cross-border transactions.  Read story →

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Democrats eye enlarging minimum tax to counter SALT expansion

By Laura Davison and Erik Wasson       3 min read

The move would help offset the benefits from a proposed expansion of the federal deduction of state and local taxes. Read story →

In the blogs: Coming to a boil

By Jeff Stimpson       3 min read

The IRS reaches north; no questions asked on the Mars minis; new on the block; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers. Read story →

What’s next for the SALT cap

By Roger Russell       3 min read

An adverse court ruling leaves wealthy states with fewer options. Read story →

When $200K is taxed like $10 million: Latest tax plan targets less affluent with trusts

By Lynnley Browning       7 min read

Democrats, unable to gain traction on taxes that affect only the ultra wealthy, have turned to trusts as little as $200k.  Read story →

Pelosi presses for vote on Biden bill despite Manchin objections

By Erik Wasson and Emily Wilkins       3 min read

Moderates are echoing Senator Joe Manchin’s complaint about not knowing the full cost and economic impact of the Biden adminstration's plans. Read story →

Tax tactic of the ultra-wealthy: Split the masterpiece in two

By Heather Perlberg       4 min read

That Rothko, Basquiat or Banksy hanging in the front hall may be a great way to get a tax break. Read story →

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