To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restore the limitation on downward attribution of stock ownership in applying the constructive ownership rules to controlled foreign corporations, and for other purposes.

2/14/2023, 3:15 PM

This bill restores the limitation on downward attribution rules to 50% of stock ownership in applying constructive ownership rules to controlled foreign corporations.

Bill 117 hr 2847 aims to make changes to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 in relation to the limitation on downward attribution of stock ownership when applying constructive ownership rules to controlled foreign corporations. The bill seeks to restore this limitation, which was previously in place but has since been removed.

The purpose of this amendment is to address issues related to the ownership structure of controlled foreign corporations and ensure that the rules governing stock ownership are applied in a fair and consistent manner. By reinstating the limitation on downward attribution of stock ownership, the bill aims to prevent potential abuse of the tax system and ensure that controlled foreign corporations are subject to the appropriate tax regulations.

Overall, the goal of Bill 117 hr 2847 is to strengthen the tax laws related to controlled foreign corporations and promote transparency and fairness in the taxation of these entities. The bill does not appear to have any partisan motivations and is focused on making technical adjustments to the existing tax code for the benefit of the overall tax system.
Congress
117

Number
HR - 2847

Introduced on
2021-04-26

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

4/26/2021

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This bill restores the limitation on downward attribution rules to 50% of stock ownership in applying constructive ownership rules to controlled foreign corporations.

Bill 117 hr 2847 aims to make changes to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 in relation to the limitation on downward attribution of stock ownership when applying constructive ownership rules to controlled foreign corporations. The bill seeks to restore this limitation, which was previously in place but has since been removed.

The purpose of this amendment is to address issues related to the ownership structure of controlled foreign corporations and ensure that the rules governing stock ownership are applied in a fair and consistent manner. By reinstating the limitation on downward attribution of stock ownership, the bill aims to prevent potential abuse of the tax system and ensure that controlled foreign corporations are subject to the appropriate tax regulations.

Overall, the goal of Bill 117 hr 2847 is to strengthen the tax laws related to controlled foreign corporations and promote transparency and fairness in the taxation of these entities. The bill does not appear to have any partisan motivations and is focused on making technical adjustments to the existing tax code for the benefit of the overall tax system.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restore the limitation on downward attribution of stock ownership in applying the constructive ownership rules to controlled foreign corporations, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Taxation

Potential Impact
Financial services and investments
Foreign and international corporations
Securities
Taxation of foreign income
U.S. and foreign investments

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary10/12/2021

This bill restores the limitation on downward attribution rules to 50% of stock ownership in applying constructive ownership rules to controlled foreign corporations.


Latest Action4/26/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.