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Consolidated Returns

Carryback of post-acquisition consolidated NOL attributable to acquired corporation

   

Corporations & Shareholders

Final Sec. 355(d) regulations

Limited partnerships in corporate distribution planning

More liberal Morris Trust rules

   

Credits Against Tax

Postponed research credit regulations and discovery test

    

Employee Benefits & Pensions

Simplified minimum distribution rules

    

Estates, Trusts & Gifts

CRAT attack

   

Excise Taxes

Accounting for floor stocks taxes

   

Expenses

Favorable guidance on deductible maintenance costs

   

Foreign Income & Taxpayers

QIs—Confidentiality, with limitations

   

Gains & Losses

Installment sales of multiple assets

   

Gross Income

Contingent attorneys' fees

Insolvency test includes exempt assets

   

LLCs & LLPs

When not to use an LLC to own real estate

 

Partners & Partnerships

Divided holding periods for partnership interests

   

Passive Activities

Passive losses and Sec. 731 gain

   

Procedure & Administration

TC ruling on six-year SOL

    

S Corporations

Thinking above and below the line for S corporation composite taxes

   

State & Local Taxes

Illinois DOR amends income tax regulations

    

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