David S. Miller
Partner
David Miller is a partner in the Tax Department. David advises clients on a broad range of domestic and international corporate tax issues. His practice covers the taxation of financial instruments and derivatives, cross-border lending transactions and other financings, international and domestic mergers and acquisitions, multinational corporate groups and partnerships, private equity and hedge funds, bankruptcy and workouts, high-net-worth individuals and families, and public charities and private foundations. He advises companies in virtually all major industries, including banking, finance, private equity, health care, life sciences, real estate, technology, consumer products, entertainment and energy.
David is strongly committed to pro bono service, and has represented more than 200 charities. In 2011, he was named as one of eight “Lawyers Who Lead by Example” by theNew York Law Journal for his pro bono service. David has also been recognized for his pro bono work by The Legal Aid Society, Legal Services for New York City and New York Lawyers For The Public Interest.
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On May 12, 2020, House Democrats introduced the Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act (the “HEROES Act”) (H.R. ___), a $3 trillion stimulus bill that would provide additional relief in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic downturn. The HEROES Act would eliminate the limitation on the deduction for state and local … Continue Reading
On May 4, 2020, the IRS issued Revenue Procedure 2020-19, which temporarily allows a publicly-offered REIT or RIC to pay as much as 90% of a distribution in its own stock (rather than cash or other property) and still have the entire amount treated as a dividend for US federal income tax purposes. As a … Continue Reading
On May 6, 2020, Senators Chuck Grassley (R. Iowa) and Ron Wyden (D. Ore.), the Chair and Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee, introduced the Small Business Expense Protection Act of 2020 (S. ___),[1] which would reverse a recent Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) Notice and permit deductions for expenses that relate to loan forgiveness … Continue Reading
This blog post summarizes some of the tax considerations for REITs that have arisen in light of COVID-19, the resulting economic downturn, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Securities (“CARES”) Act, and the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”).… Continue Reading
On March 27, 2020, President Trump signed into law the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) (H.R. 748). This blog post summarizes the tax provisions of the CARES Act, and has been updated to reflect subsequent guidance from the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) on these provisions, and the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility … Continue Reading
On April 1, 2020, the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) posted on its website a series of frequently asked questions (“FAQs”) that explain the COVID-19-related tax credits available to small and midsize employers who are required to provide paid leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”), which was signed into law by President … Continue Reading
On March 18, 2020, President Trump signed into law the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”) (H.R. 6201), and on March 27, 2020, he signed into law the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) (H.R. 748). This alert summarizes certain loan and tax-related provisions of these new laws that are most … Continue Reading
Today, March 23, 2020, for the second time the Senate defeated a procedural motion on a third stimulus bill, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) (H.R. 748). The vote was 49 in favor and 46 opposed (yesterday, the vote was 47 to 47). Sixty votes were required to advance the legislation. … Continue Reading
Today, March 18, 2020, the Senate overwhelming passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, previously passed by the House. President Trump is expected to sign the bill. The bill would provide refundable payroll tax credits through 2020 to employers to cover wages paid to employees while they take time off under the bill’s sick leave … Continue Reading
Today, March 17, 2020, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin announced that individuals may defer up to $1 million in 2019 tax liability without interest or penalties until July 14 (90 days after April 15, 2020) and corporations may defer up to $10 million in tax liability without interest or penalties for 90 days. Secretary Mnuchin said … Continue Reading
Today, March 14, 2020, the House overwhelmingly passed an emergency coronavirus response bill (H.R. 6201) with bipartisan support. The Senate is expected to consider the package next week. President Trump and Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky) both issued statements indicating support for relief measures. The bill would provide refundable payroll tax credits through 2020 to … Continue Reading
Today, March 13, 2020, President Trump declared a national emergency under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act in response to the coronavirus. This declaration allows the Treasury Department and the IRS to extend the deadline for certain taxpayers and small businesses to pay taxes until December 31, 2020 as Treasury Secretary … Continue Reading
Possible Tax Filing and Payment Extension. At a House subcommittee meeting yesterday, March 11, 2020, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin announced that the Treasury Department is considering extending the deadline for certain taxpayers and small businesses to pay taxes until December 31, 2020. No interest or penalties would be imposed on taxpayers filing by the extended … Continue Reading
Recently, several of the presidential candidates and other prominent Democrats have suggested a number of different tax policy proposals, including wealth taxes, mark-to-market taxation, a VAT, additional taxes, increased income tax rates, and increased gift and estate taxes. This chart illustrates the various proposals, and this blog summarizes them.[1] This blog was updated on February … Continue Reading
On December 19, 2019, the Internal Revenue Service (the “IRS”) and the U.S. Department of the Treasury (the “Treasury”) issued final regulations (the “Final Regulations”) under section 1400Z-2 of the Internal Revenue Code[1] regarding the opportunity zone program, which was enacted as part of the law commonly referred to as the “Tax Cuts and Jobs … Continue Reading
On December 20, 2019, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) issued Notice 2019-1, extending the filing deadline for the Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts, FinCEN Form 114 (FBAR), for certain individuals with signature or other authority over (but no financial interest in) employer-owned foreign financial accounts to April 15, 2021. FinCEN has provided … Continue Reading
On October 2, 2019, the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) and the U.S. Department of the Treasury (the “Treasury”) issued Revenue Produce 2019-40 (the “Revenue Procedure”) and proposed regulations (the “Proposed Regulations”) that provide guidance on issues that have arisen as a result of the repeal of section 958(b)(4) by the tax reform act of 2017.[1] … Continue Reading
On June 21, 2019, the United States Supreme Court decided North Carolina Dept. of Revenue v. Kimberly Rice Kaestner 1992 Family Trust (hereinafter, “Kaestner”).[1] In a unanimous opinion delivered by Justice Sotomayor, the Court held that under the Fourteenth Amendment’s Due Process Clause,[2] a state may not tax trust income based solely on the in-state residency … Continue Reading
On June 7, 2019, the U.S. Treasury Department (“Treasury”) and the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) released proposed Treasury regulations under Sections 897, 1445 and 1446 (the “Proposed Regulations”) regarding the exception for qualified foreign pension funds (“QFPFs”) from taxation under the Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act (“FIRPTA”) provisions of the Internal Revenue Code … Continue Reading
Implements 2018 Proposed Regulations, ending most limitations on investments in U.S. property, as well as pledges and guarantees by CFCs wholly-owned by U.S. corporations – also provides PTI guidance for CFC shareholders. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY In anticipated and important guidance, the U.S. tax authorities have issued final regulations under I.R.C. Section 956 (the “New 956 Regulations”).[1] The New … Continue Reading
On May 13, 2019, the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) and Treasury Department published proposed regulations providing guidance on the rules imposing withholding and reporting requirements under the Code[1] on dispositions of certain partnership interests by non-U.S. persons (the “Proposed Regulations”). The Proposed Regulations expand and in important ways modify earlier Notice 2018-29[2] on dispositions … Continue Reading
Introduction On April 17, 2019, the Internal Revenue Service (the “IRS”) and the U.S. Department of the Treasury (the “Treasury”) issued a second set of proposed regulations (the “Proposed Regulations”) under section 1400Z-2 of the Internal Revenue Code (the “Code”) regarding the qualified opportunity zone program, which was enacted as part of the law commonly … Continue Reading
I. Introduction. On March 4, 2019, the Internal Revenue Service (the “IRS”) and the Department of the Treasury (the “Treasury”) released proposed regulations (the “Proposed Regulations”) regarding the deduction for “foreign-derived intangible income” (“FDII”) under section 250 of the Internal Revenue Code.[1] Section 250 was enacted in 2017 as part of the tax reform act.[2] … Continue Reading
On January 18, 2019, the U.S. Department of Treasury (“Treasury”) and the Internal Revenue Service (the “IRS”) released final regulations (the “Final Regulations”) regarding the “passthrough deduction” for qualified trade or business income under section 199A of the Internal Revenue Code.[1] The Final Regulations modify proposed regulations (the “Proposed Regulations”) that were released in August … Continue Reading
Coronavirus: House Democrats Introduce the HEROES Act
By David S. Miller, Amanda H. Nussbaum, Muhyung (Aaron) Lee and Sean Webb on Posted in Coronavirus, In the news, Tax Policy
New Guidance Allows Publicly-Offered REITs and RICs to Issue up to 90% of Qualifying Dividends in the REIT or RIC’s Own Stock Through the End of the Year.
By Martin T. Hamilton, David S. Miller and Martine Seiden Agatston on Posted in Coronavirus, REITs, RIC (BDCs)
Coronavirus: Congress Introduces New COVID-19 Tax Bills
By David S. Miller, Amanda H. Nussbaum, Martin T. Hamilton, Muhyung (Aaron) Lee and Sean Webb on Posted in Coronavirus, In the news, Tax Policy
Covid-19: Tax Considerations for REITs
By David S. Miller and Martine Seiden Agatston on Posted in Coronavirus, REITs
Coronavirus: President Trump Signs the CARES Act; Summary of the Tax Provisions of the Act
IRS Issues Guidance on COVID-19-Related Tax Credits Available to Employers Under the FFCRA
By David S. Miller, Sean Webb, Seth Safra, Amanda H. Nussbaum and Martin T. Hamilton on Posted in Coronavirus, In the news, Tax Policy
The FFCRA and CARES Act: Key Provisions Affecting Nonprofit Organizations
By Amanda H. Nussbaum, David S. Miller, Jean Bertrand, Bowon Koh and Sean Webb on Posted in Coronavirus, Exempt Organizations, In the news, Tax Policy
Coronavirus: CARES Act Vote Fails in Senate; Summary of the Tax Provisions of the Bill
By David S. Miller, Muhyung (Aaron) Lee, Kathleen R Semanski and Sean Webb on Posted in Coronavirus, In the news, Tax Policy
Coronavirus: Senate Passes Emergency Coronavirus Response Bill Providing For Tax Credits for Sick and Family Leave Payments; President Trump Expected to Sign
By David S. Miller and Elizabeth Johnston Wytock on Posted in Coronavirus, In the news, Tax Policy
Coronavirus: Treasury Secretary Mnuchin Announces 90-Day Interest-Free and Penalty-Free Tax Payment Extension from April 15 to July 14
By David S. Miller and Elizabeth Johnston Wytock on Posted in Coronavirus, In the news, Tax Policy
Coronavirus: House Passes Emergency Coronavirus Response Bill Providing For Tax Credits for Sick and Family Leave Payments
By David S. Miller and Elizabeth Johnston Wytock on Posted in Coronavirus, In the news, Tax Policy
Coronavirus: President Trump Declares a National Emergency Allowing Possible Tax Filing and Payment Extensions
By David S. Miller and Elizabeth Johnston Wytock on Posted in Coronavirus, In the news, Tax Policy
Coronavirus: Recent Tax-Related Developments
By David S. Miller and Elizabeth Johnston Wytock on Posted in Coronavirus, In the news, Tax Policy
Democratic Tax Policy Proposals
By David S. Miller, Bowon Koh and Sean Webb on Posted in In the news, Tax Policy, Tax Reform
Final Regulations on Opportunity Zones
By David S. Miller, Amanda H. Nussbaum, Jean Bertrand and Sean Webb on Posted in In the news, IRS, Opportunity Zones
Extension of FBAR Filing Deadline for Certain Filers
By Abraham Gutwein, Xiaoyang Ma, Amanda H. Nussbaum, Michael Fernhoff and David S. Miller on Posted in International Taxation
IRS provides very modest relief from downward attribution resulting from the repeal of section 958(b)(4)
By David S. Miller, Martin T. Hamilton and Sean Webb on Posted in Corporate Taxation, In the news, International Taxation, IRS, Tax Reform
State Tax on Trust Income Based Solely on In-State Residence of Beneficiaries Found Unconstitutional
Proposed Regulations Provide Clarity for Qualified Foreign Pension Fund Exception
By Timothy Donovan, Amanda H. Nussbaum, Christine N. Younger, Martin T. Hamilton and David S. Miller on Posted in FIRPTA, International Taxation, IRS, Real Estate, REITs, U.S. Inbound Real Estate Investment, Withholding and FATCA
Final IRS Regulations Sync Section 956 with TCJA Participation Exemption – Limits “Deemed Dividends” for U.S. Corporate Shareholders of CFCs
Section 1446(f) Proposed Regulations: Key Guidance on Partnership Interest Transfers by Non-U.S. Persons
By Jeremy Naylor, Martin T. Hamilton, David S. Miller, Amanda H. Nussbaum, Matthew Pincus, Xiaoyang Ma, Jeanette Stecker, Stephen Severo, Jean Bertrand, Scott S. Jones, Mary B. Kuusisto, Arnold P. May, Jamiel E. Poindexter and Stuart Rosow on Posted in International Taxation, IRS, Partnership Taxation, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Tax Reform, Withholding and FATCA
The Second Set of Proposed Opportunity Zone Regulations
By David S. Miller, Jean Bertrand, Sejin Park, Sean Webb, Amanda H. Nussbaum, Ira G. Bogner, Richard M. Corn, Martin T. Hamilton, Malcolm Hochenberg, Scott S. Jones, Mary B. Kuusisto, Arnold P. May, Jeremy Naylor, Alan Parnes, Jamiel E. Poindexter and Stuart Rosow on Posted in IRS, Opportunity Zones, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Tax Reform
Proposed FDII Regulations under Section 250
By David S. Miller, Sean Webb, Elizabeth Johnston Wytock, Amanda H. Nussbaum, Stuart Rosow, Richard M. Corn, Michael Fernhoff, Martin T. Hamilton, Malcolm Hochenberg, Scott S. Jones, Mary B. Kuusisto, Arnold P. May, Jeremy Naylor, Alan Parnes and Jamiel E. Poindexter on Posted in GILTI, International Taxation, IRS, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Tax Reform
“Passthrough Deduction” Regulations Finalized
By David S. Miller, Jo Habenicht, Amanda H. Nussbaum, Richard M. Corn, Michael Fernhoff, Mitchell Gaswirth, Martin T. Hamilton, Malcolm Hochenberg, Scott S. Jones, Mary B. Kuusisto, Arnold P. May, Jeremy Naylor, Alan Parnes, Jamiel E. Poindexter and Stuart Rosow on Posted in IRS, Partnership Taxation, RIC (BDCs), Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Tax Reform, U.S. Legislation
