The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (the “OBBBA”), signed into law on July 4, 2025, expanded the tax on excess tax-exempt organization executive compensation imposed under Section 4960 of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended (the “IRC”). The change affects any applicable tax-exempt organization (“ATEO”) that pays remuneration exceeding $1 million as well as certain…
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Taxing the Clicks: How Cloud Transactions Fare Under the New Treasury Regulations
Introduction- In January 2025, the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) released final regulations related to cloud transactions and digital content. These new rules, effective for tax years beginning January 14, 2025, clarify how these types of transactions are classified and, for the first time, provide a structured framework for sourcing income from cloud-based activities. -What is…
Defining a U.S. Trade or Business for Tax Purposes
If a foreign taxpayer conducts work in the U.S., do they owe taxes? It’s a question that, for many foreign taxpayers, has created headaches and uncertainty. Foreign individuals who engage in a United States trade or business (“USTB”) very likely owe tax on what is considered to be “Effectively Connected Income” (“ECI”). In general, when…
Don’t Get Tripped Up On Your Foreign Withholding Tax Obligations
Is your business making payments to foreign persons, including non-resident alien individuals or foreign entities? If so, depending on the character and source of the payment, a U.S. payor may have a withholding obligation and related reporting requirements. This Q&A is intended to summarize on a high-level, the guidelines of how certain payments made to…
What’s the 411 on 1094 and 1095 Filing Obligations?
The passage of the Affordable Care Act (“ACA”) made it so that certain taxpayers, including Applicable Large Employers (“ALEs”), are required to file IRS Forms 1094-C and 1095-C annually, where they report information regarding health care coverage offered to employees. Below are common questions that arise concerning taxpayer filing obligations related to Forms 1094 and…