Martin T. Hamilton
Partner
Martin T. Hamilton is a partner in the Tax Department. He primarily handles U.S. corporate, partnership and international tax matters.
Martin's practice focuses on mergers and acquisitions, cross-border investments and structured financing arrangements, as well as tax-efficient corporate financing techniques and the tax treatment of complex financial products. He has experience with public and private cross-border mergers, acquisitions, offerings and financings, and has advised both U.S. and international clients, including private equity funds, commercial and investment banks, insurance companies and multinational industrials, on the U.S. tax impact of these global transactions.
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On June 24, 2020, the Internal Revenue Service (the “IRS”) and the U.S. Department of Treasury (“Treasury”) issued final regulations (the “Final Regulations”) on the application of the “passthrough deduction” under Section 199A[1] to regulated investment companies (“RICs”) that receive dividends from real estate investment trusts (“REITs”). The Final Regulations broadly allow a “conduit” approach, … 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
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 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
The U.S. tax authorities have issued substantial guidance related to the phase-out of LIBOR – relevant to lenders, borrowers and parties to financial instruments of virtually every type. In proposed regulations (“the Proposed Regulations”) released on October 9, 2019, the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) and the U.S. Department of the Treasury (the “Treasury”) addressed market … Continue Reading
On September 10, 2019, the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) and the U.S. Department of the Treasury (the “Treasury”) issued proposed regulations (the “Proposed Regulations”) on calculation of built-in gains and losses under Section 382(h) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.[1] In general, the Proposed Regulations replace the existing guidance on the calculation … 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
On December 20, 2018, the Internal Revenue Service (the “IRS”) and the Department of the Treasury (the “Treasury”) released proposed “anti-hybrid” regulations (the “Proposed Regulations”) under sections 267A, 245A(e), and 1503(d) of the Internal Revenue Code.[1] Sections 267A and 245A(e) were enacted in 2017 as part of the tax reform act.[2] Very generally, these sections … Continue Reading
On December 13, 2018, the Internal Revenue Service (the “IRS”) and the Department of the Treasury (the “Treasury”) released proposed regulations (the “Proposed Regulations”) with respect to the “base erosion and anti-abuse tax” (the “BEAT”) under section 59A of the Internal Revenue Code.[1] The BEAT was enacted in 2017 as part of the tax reform … Continue Reading
On December 13, 2018, the Internal Revenue Service (the “IRS”) and the U.S. Department of the Treasury (the “Treasury”) issued proposed regulations (the “Proposed Regulations”) addressing various aspects of the withholding and information reporting regime commonly referred to as “FATCA”.[1] The Proposed Regulations provide significant relief from potential withholding and compliance burdens that U.S. and non-U.S. … Continue Reading
On November 26, 2018, the Internal Revenue Service (the “IRS”) and the U.S. Department of the Treasury (the “Treasury”) issued proposed regulations (the “Proposed Regulations”) under section 163(j) of the Internal Revenue Code (the “Code”).[1] Section 163(j) limits the deductibility of net business interest expense to 30% of “adjusted taxable income” plus “floor plan financing … Continue Reading
Introduction On October 31, 2018, the U.S. Treasury Department (“Treasury”) and the Internal Revenue Service (the “IRS”) proposed new regulations (the “Proposed Regulations”)[1] that are likely to allow many controlled foreign corporations (“CFCs”)[2] of U.S. multi-national borrowers to guarantee the debt of their parents and to allow the U.S. parent to pledge more than 66 … Continue Reading
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act enacted section 1400Z-2 of the Internal Revenue Code, which created the qualified opportunity zone program. The program is designed to encourage investment in distressed communities designated as “qualified opportunity zones” by providing tax incentives to invest in “qualified opportunity funds” (“opportunity funds”) that, in turn, invest directly or indirectly … Continue Reading
On September 6, the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) released Revenue Procedure 2018-47 (the “RIC Rev Proc”), which provides that a repatriation deemed to have been received by a registered investment company (a “RIC”) under Section 965 (enacted as part of the 2017 tax reform act, commonly known as the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act” or … Continue Reading
In a landmark decision changing course on decades of precedent, the United States Supreme Court decided on June 21, 2018 South Dakota v. Wayfair, Inc., et al. Justice Kennedy, writing for the Court’s 5-4 majority, expressly overruled the physical presence rule established over fifty years ago in Bellas Hess[1] and affirmed over twenty-five years ago … Continue Reading
On April 2, 2018, the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) released Notice 2018-29[1] (the “Notice”), announcing the intention of the IRS and the Department of the Treasury to issue regulations regarding the withholding requirements under Section 1446(f),[2] which was promulgated pursuant to recently enacted U.S. tax legislation, commonly referred to as the “Tax Cuts and Jobs … Continue Reading
This post outlines at a high-level certain provisions under the recently enacted 2017 tax legislation (Pub. L. 115-97, the “Tax Act”) that may affect M&A Transactions. Some of these rules are very complex, particularly in cross-border transactions, and this post describes them in general terms without all of their fine details. The discussion of foreign … Continue Reading
“Passthrough Deduction” Regulations for RICs Finalized with No Major Changes
By Martin T. Hamilton, Malcolm Hochenberg, Amanda H. Nussbaum, Stuart Rosow, Richard M. Corn, Martine Seiden Agatston and Christine N. Younger on Posted in IRS, REITs, RIC (BDCs), Section 199A, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
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
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
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
LIBOR Transition: U.S. Tax Guidance From the IRS
By Martin T. Hamilton, Malcolm Hochenberg, Stuart Rosow and Christine N. Younger on Posted in financial products, In the news, IRS
Proposed Regulations on Built-in Gains and Losses under Section 382(h)
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
Proposed Anti-Hybrid Regulations under Sections 267A, 245A, and 1503(d)
The Proposed BEAT Regulations
FATCA: Significant Relief in New Proposed Regulations
By Jeremy Naylor, Amanda H. Nussbaum and Martin T. Hamilton on Posted in Compliance, International Taxation, IRS, Withholding and FATCA
U.S. Tax Reform: IRS Proposes Interest Deduction Limitation Regulations
By Martin T. Hamilton, Annie Kim, David S. Miller, Amanda H. Nussbaum, Richard M. Corn, Sejin Park, Mani Kakkar and Sean Webb on Posted in Corporate tax, financial products, International Taxation, IRS, Partnership Taxation, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Tax Reform, U.S. Legislation
Impact of Proposed Regulations under Section 956 on Lending Arrangements Involving U.S. Corporate Borrowers
By Martin T. Hamilton, Annie Kim, David S. Miller, Xiaoyang Ma and Kathleen R Semanski on Posted in Corporate Taxation, International Taxation, IRS
Summary of the Opportunity Zone Program
By David S. Miller, Jean Bertrand, Sejin Park, Mitchell Gaswirth, Martin T. Hamilton, Malcolm Hochenberg, Amanda H. Nussbaum and Jamiel E. Poindexter on Posted in IRS, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
New Repatriation Tax Relief for RICs and Foreign Income Guidance for REITs
By Martin T. Hamilton, Timothy Donovan and Martine Seiden Agatston on Posted in Corporate Taxation, GILTI, International Taxation, REITs, RIC (BDCs), Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Tax Reform
Digital Economy: Supreme Court Overturns Physical Presence Requirement for State Sales Tax
By Martin T. Hamilton, Richard M. Corn, Michael Fernhoff and Annie Kim on Posted in In the news
Tax Reform – I.R.S. Updates Withholding Tax Guidance on Sales of Partnership Interests
Impact of Recent Tax Legislation on M&A Transactions
By Alan Parnes, Amanda H. Nussbaum, Abraham Gutwein, Martin T. Hamilton, Richard M. Corn, Malcolm Hochenberg, Amy Zelcer, Martine Seiden Agatston and Kathleen R Semanski on Posted in Corporate Taxation, Cost Recovery, In the news, International Taxation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership Taxation, Tax Reform
