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Time Warner Snags Spin-off Rule Tax Advantage
The newly minted "hot stock" regulations will give Time Warner two levels of tax-free treatment when its jettisons AOL. June 1, 2009
Small Favors: GM Bankruptcy Could Mean Tax Boon
The company would have no limits on the amount of losses it could use to shave its taxable income, according to a report issued today. May 28, 2009
Last Tax Break Standing
With other breaks coming under pressure, companies are showing renewed interest in a lucrative but little-used tax structure that involves setting up a shell company to which it can funnel export revenues. May 20, 2009
"Unchecking the Box" Could Lead to Fierce Debate
President Obama is trying to revive a Clinton-era tax rule that was "almost immediately discredited" when it was proposed 11 years ago. May 11, 2009
Import Duties: Bend Me, Shape Me, Any Way You Want Me
Small and midsize businesses can use the same customs-duty strategies large multinationals use. May 8, 2009
'Stepping Up' to Make a Strategic Acquisition
Express Scripts likely will grab a basis "step-up" tax break when it finalizes the acquisition of two Wellpoint subsidiaries. The move may have allowed Express Scripts to offer a bigger premium to Wellpoint. May 4, 2009
The Tax Men Cometh
Beset by plunging revenues, states step up their pursuit of corporate taxes. May 1, 2009
Bonus Depreciation Is the Tip of the Tax Iceberg
Tax managers will have their hands full working out bonus depreciation schedules, managing tight closes, and accounting for uncertain tax positions. April 28, 2009
Real Estate 'Put' Option Could Help Defer Taxes
In a clarification issued by the IRS, development rights constitute "real property," and in some cases will allow companies to defer taxes when exchanging property. April 27, 2009
Will Pepsi Take a Future Hit to Sweeten Merger Deal?
If PepsiCo wants to deliver a tax-free deal to the shareholders of the two bottling companies it wants to acquire, then it will have to give up future tax benefits. April 23, 2009