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Countdown Begins on "AHYDO" Exception
Companies may be in a rush to complete debt-for-debt exchanges before the rule that provides the tax benefits expires. August 31, 2009
A Tax Break for Selling Toxic Assets?
Banks and other financial institutions that were eager for a tax break related to government bailout programs may be pleasantly surprised. August 24, 2009
How Much Should You Reveal to the IRS?
Textron has spent three years fighting the IRS over access to tax accrual work papers that would, among other things, tell the agency exactly how confident the company was in its ability to prevail in any tax challenges. August 19, 2009
Booking a Tax Benefit for Barnes & Noble Founders
B&N agrees to give the bookseller founders a tax break to seal a strategic deal that brings the college book store division into the corporate fold. August 17, 2009
PepsiCo Beats the Others "Old and Cold"
The soft drink and snack giant is set to acquire its two biggest bottlers in a tax-free merger, and it helps that PepsiCo's existing interest in the target companies satisfies reorganization rules. August 10, 2009
Take It Back: IRS Rules on Rescinding a Merger
How does a company walk away from a merger without causing a big tax disruption? New guidance from the IRS provides details. August 3, 2009
Backdating Returns to the Spotlight
The IRS released new tax guidance this month related to so-called backdated stock options. But discounted options are still not considered "qualified performance based compensation." July 27, 2009
Tax Relief for Bond Interest Has a Hitch
Congress provided companies caught in the liquidity crunch a tax break for certain bond discount obligations — but payments of accrued interest must be timed correctly. July 13, 2009
Citigroup Ready to Swallow a "Tax Poison Pill"
In its recently announced stock swap deal with the government, Citi is looking to keep a poison pill handy to prevent a technical change of ownership. June 29, 2009
"Cost Sharing" Pacts Come Under Scrutiny
A recent court ruling sets an ominous tone for joint venture arrangements with foreign affiliates. June 8, 2009