IRS Releases Proposed BEAT Regulations

On December 13, the IRS released proposed regulations (REG-104259-18) concerning the base erosion and anti-abuse tax (BEAT) under section 59A. Section 59A generally operates as a minimum tax on income without regard to certain deductible payments made to foreign related parties. The new regulations clarify who is an “applicable taxpayer” under the provision, as well as provide further explanation regarding the BEAT calculation.

Read the Proposed Regulations: REG-104259-18

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