International Issues
Apportionment of Interest

Aptargroup Inc. v. Commissioner
158 T.C. No. 4

On March 16, 2022, the Tax Court issued the full opinion in Aptargroup Inc. v. Commissioner (158 T.C. No. 4). The primary issue presented in Aptargroup Inc. v. Commissioner was whether the taxpayer was required to characterize stock in controlled foreign corporation using gross income method. Held: Yes, indeed it was. Aptargroup Inc. v. Commissioner in a Nutshell Aptargroup Inc. owns stock in a controlled foreign corporation (CFC). The CFC apportioned interest expenses under the

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Scott St. Amand June 10, 2022
International Issues
Foreign Tax Credit

Landrau v. Commissioner
T.C. Memo. 2021-72

On June 8, 2021, the Tax Court issued a Memorandum Opinion in the case of Landrau v. Commissioner (T.C. Memo. 2021-72). The primary issue presented in Landrau was whether the IRS correctly computed their allowable foreign tax credit for 2012. Background to Landrau v. Commissioner During 2014 petitioner-husband received wages of $74,680 for services performed in Puerto Rico for the U.S. Air Force. Petitioner-wife received a pension distribution of $10,380 and U.S. Social Security benefits of

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Scott St. Amand June 21, 2021
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Aptargroup Inc. v. Commissioner
158 T.C. No. 4

On March 16, 2022, the Tax Court issued the full opinion in Aptargroup Inc. v. Commissioner (158 T.C. No. 4). The primary issue presented in Aptargroup Inc. v. Commissioner was whether the taxpayer was required to characterize stock in controlled foreign corporation using gross income method. Held: Yes, indeed it

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Scott St. Amand June 10, 2022

Landrau v. Commissioner
T.C. Memo. 2021-72

On June 8, 2021, the Tax Court issued a Memorandum Opinion in the case of Landrau v. Commissioner (T.C. Memo. 2021-72). The primary issue presented in Landrau was whether the IRS correctly computed their allowable foreign tax credit for 2012. Background to Landrau v. Commissioner During 2014 petitioner-husband received wages of

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Scott St. Amand June 21, 2021