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Frank J. O’Connell, Jr., CPA, J.D.
Crowe Chizek
Oak Brook, IL


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Accounting Methods & Periods

Ability to use cash method expanded

Prop. regs. simplify LIFO IPIC method

 

Corporations & Shareholders

Mergers involving disregarded entities

New regs. alter tax consequences of Sec. 338(h)(10) elections

 

Credits Against Tax

Research credit and the 1999 Act

   

Employee Benefits & Pensions

IRA-designated beneficiary not bound by owner’s pre-death withdrawal calculations

Safe-harbor Sec. 401(k) plans

 

Exempt Organizations

Prop. regs. on corporate sponsorships and exclusivity payments

   

Expenses

Daily transportation expenses for temporary work locations

Deduction of loan origination costs

 

Foreign Income & Taxpayers

Hybrid entities and treaty benefits

 

S Corporations

S corporation financial institutions and the AMT credit

   

State & Local Taxes

E-commerce and sales tax uniformity

International fuel tax agreement

Michigan SBT

 

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