IRS Announces Global Settlement of Abusive 831(b) Captive Insurance Tax Shelters

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The IRS has announced a global settlement of cases involving abusive 831(b) captive insurance schemes. According to the announcement, “The settlement requires substantial concession of the income tax benefits claimed by the taxpayer together with appropriate penalties (unless the taxpayer can demonstrate good faith, reasonable reliance).” What this means is found in Attachment 1 to… Continue reading IRS Announces Global Settlement of Abusive 831(b) Captive Insurance Tax Shelters