Are VPFCS, collars, and DECS still viable hedging and monetization strategies?
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The tax consequences of variable prepaid forward contracts, debts exchangeable for securities, and collars are examined. The question of whether these transactions result in the constructive sale of stock for tax purposes is assessed. The Tax Court case of Stevenson, an IRS Field Service Advice and an IRS Revenue Ruling relating to these issues are reviewed.
Publication Name: Corporate Taxation
Subject: Law
ISSN: 1534-715X
Year: 2003
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The changing landscape for tax and other services
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The Securities and Exchange Commission has issued regulations designed to implement the requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 relating to auditor independence. The provisions relating to the consequences of failing to comply with the regulations are reviewed. The effect of pesonnel changes at the SEC on the regulations is assessed.
Publication Name: Corporate Taxation
Subject: Law
ISSN: 1534-715X
Year: 2003
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DOL issues final regulations on "blackout periods"
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The Department of Labor's new Final Regulations on blackout periods have been issued. The regulations require pension plan adminsitrators to give notice to investors when they will be instituting a period during which investors may not change their investments in the plan. The notice must be given at least 30 days in advance.
Publication Name: Corporate Taxation
Subject: Law
ISSN: 1534-715X
Year: 2003
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