Notice 2020-47, 2020-2021 Priority Guidance Plan Submission

Abstract

This lengthy submission includes recommendations in a number of international tax areas for regulation changes, improvements, and modernization. It includes for a number of areas suggested regulatory language that could be considered.

Much of the submission concerns sourcing and effectively connected income rules. It also covers the existence of unanticipated partnerships among an MNC's group members that conduct joint business activities. Regarding subpart F, it makes suggestions concerning the manufacturing branch rule. Finally, it includes suggestions regarding the manner in which tax treaties should or should not apply to certain hybrid entities.

Keywords: ECI, Effectively Connected Income, Tax Treaties, Source of Income, Transfer Pricing, §482, Partnership, Check-the-Box, Entity Classification Rules, Subpart F, Branch Rule,

JEL Classification: H21, H25, K34, E62