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Full-Text Articles in Business Organizations Law
Federal Taxation And Non-Profit Organizations, Marcus Schoenfeld
Federal Taxation And Non-Profit Organizations, Marcus Schoenfeld
Cleveland State Law Review
The Revenue Act of 1969 is one of the greatest overall changes in the revenue laws since the introduction of the federal income tax . Perhaps the most extensive changes were made in the area of tax-exempt organizations. Only some of these changes were within of the topic of this presentation, and some of the other changes in the "charitable" area merit great discussion-for example charitable remainder trusts. Even the topics discussed herein, of necessity were discussed briefly due to lack of time and Regulations. The full the 1969 Act on non-profit organizations will not be apparent for quite some …
The Not-For-Profit Business Corporation, James K. Weeks
The Not-For-Profit Business Corporation, James K. Weeks
Cleveland State Law Review
The Non-Profit Corporation is usually regarded traditionally from a lay and legal viewpoint as one being engaged in charitable, educational, scientific or social work or a religious endeavor. On the other hand, the Not-for-Profit Corporation is more often engaged in enterprises usually associated with functions of a business corporation. However, as soon as one begins to view these corporations from a definitional standpoint, one is bogged down in an incredibly complicated procedure which does little to clarify the confusion.
Excessive Salaries In A Closely Held Corporation, Donald J. Zinner
Excessive Salaries In A Closely Held Corporation, Donald J. Zinner
Cleveland State Law Review
Excessive salaries paid by a closely held corporation create a constant debate between the "owners" of the entity and the Internal Revenue Service, and with other corporation members. The basic law as to the tax aspects underlying the controversy, in the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, is substantially as follows: The compensation claimed as a deduction must be reasonable in amount, and must be paid purely for services. Distributions of profits under the guise of salaries are not deductible. This crucial issue leads to the question: What does the word reasonable salary mean in the framework of a closely held …
The Bootstrap Loophole: Can It Be Closed, Frank C. Fogl Jr.
The Bootstrap Loophole: Can It Be Closed, Frank C. Fogl Jr.
Cleveland State Law Review
The puropse of this paper is to review the history and background of bootstrap transactions and to determine: (1) Whether there is a need to close the bootstrap loophole; (2) If so, why this loophole has not been closed in the past; (3) Whether the Internal Revenue Code as it now exists contains provisions, if used, that can close this loophole; (4) If new legislation would be required to reach this end. A few key cases will be reviewed and analyzed, with major emphasis placed on the recent Clay Brown' decision, to show the attitude toward bootstrap transactions of both …
Unreasonable Accumulation Of Income By Foundations, Joel H. Feld
Unreasonable Accumulation Of Income By Foundations, Joel H. Feld
Cleveland State Law Review
Unreasonable accumulation of income was and still is one of the the common abuses found in some foundations. Prior to 1950 the Internal Revenue Service challenged foundation exemption by stating that unreasonable accumulations of income were evidence that the foundation was not organized for, or carrying out, a charitable purpose. The courts were reluctant to follow this theory, and gave the law a liberal interpretation in favor of the foundations. It was not until 1950 that Congress enacted Section 3814 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1939. The law is the same today in the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, …
Initial Impressions Of The Treasury Report On Foundations, Marcus Schoenfeld
Initial Impressions Of The Treasury Report On Foundations, Marcus Schoenfeld
Cleveland State Law Review
Very recently in the United States Treasury Department submitted its study of private foundations to Congress. This is the most recent development in an attempt to delineate the proper role of foundations and their donors in our society, and more particularly their proper tax treatment. Although it is much too soon to predict the effect of the Treasury Report, since Congress itself asked for the study, it is quite likely that some more restrictive legislation will result.
Some Problems In Liquidating Personal Holding Companies, Elliott H. Kajan, Martin C. Spector
Some Problems In Liquidating Personal Holding Companies, Elliott H. Kajan, Martin C. Spector
Cleveland State Law Review
Ordinarily, distributions by a personal holding company qualify for the dividends paid deduction only if they are "dividends" under section 316. However, certain distributions in liquidation may also qualify. These liquidating distributions of a personal holding company are divided into two categories: (1) Distributions to the extent of earnings and profits for the taxable year (computed without regard to capital losses) made in complete liquidation of the corporation occurring within 24 months after the adoption of the plan of liquidation; and (2) distributions in liquidation properly chargeable to earnings and profits accumulated after February 28, 1913.
Tax Exempt Organizations, Edward A. Lebit
Tax Exempt Organizations, Edward A. Lebit
Cleveland State Law Review
Although tax exempt organizations are creatures of the state ,it is under the federal law that they seek exemption from tax. Many unqualified organizations have sought and received this exemption. Many abuses and schemes have arisen, in which even qualified organizations have been made parties. The big question is whether the exemption laws are not clear enough or whether they have been lackadaisically enforced. It is this writer's opinion that the law is adequate, and that strict enforcement of the law is all that is necessary to clear up the tax abuses by non-profit organizations which have taken place since …
Corporate Employee Tax Status For The Professional Man, Carmen A. Stavole
Corporate Employee Tax Status For The Professional Man, Carmen A. Stavole
Cleveland State Law Review
Professional associations (i.e., corporations) have been specifically authorized by several state legislatures recently, contrary to the old rule that practice of a learned profession by a corporation is forbidden. Among these states are Connecticut, Illinois, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. The purpose is to make available to professional men the tax advantages of corporate employee status.
Corporate Employee Tax Status For The Professional Man, Carmen A. Stavole
Corporate Employee Tax Status For The Professional Man, Carmen A. Stavole
Cleveland State Law Review
Professional associations (i.e., corporations) have been specifically authorized by several state legislatures recently, contrary to the old rule that practice of a learned profession by a corporation is forbidden. Among these states are Connecticut, Illinois, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. The purpose is to make available to professional men the tax advantages of corporate employee status.
Stock Options For Directors In Small Corporations, Robert H. Moore Jr.
Stock Options For Directors In Small Corporations, Robert H. Moore Jr.
Cleveland State Law Review
The treatment stock options have received since the enactment of Section 421 of the 1954 Code has come under much criticism. Section 421 of the Code authorizes the so-called "restricted"stock options. It is not the purpose of this paper, however, to enter the controversy about restricted stock options but to consider the so-called "non-restricted" and to suggest revisions in the law that appear merited with respect to them.
Tax Considerations In Organizing A Corporation, Marvin D. Kelner
Tax Considerations In Organizing A Corporation, Marvin D. Kelner
Cleveland State Law Review
It is almost impossible, and certainly impractical, to prepare a definitive checklist of incorporation procedures, which will guarantee complete safeguard for all of the "watchdog sections" of the present Internal Revenue Code and further guarantee the lowest tax burden for the corporation and its stockholders. The most that any careful lawyer can do is to apply known and foreseeable procedures, which have been tried and tested in the courts, to any particular company he is engaged in incorporating.
Tax Advantages Of Foundations And Exempt Organizations, Joseph Berman, Daniel S. Berman
Tax Advantages Of Foundations And Exempt Organizations, Joseph Berman, Daniel S. Berman
Cleveland State Law Review
Businessmen these days are playing an ever increasing role in the creation and support of "non-profit" philanthropic foundations. Their purpose is a dual one; to save taxes and to immortalize a family name, and they are as old as the pyramids. We know of about 20,000 foundations existing in England, but the large broad-purpose foundations were created in the United States. The greatest expansion in this area is attributable to the family and corporate foundations. The corporation tax of 52% and the individual income tax of up to 91% are so severe that high-bracket taxpayers can give to charity at …
The Western Hemisphere Trading Corporation; In Outline, Samuel Laderman
The Western Hemisphere Trading Corporation; In Outline, Samuel Laderman
Cleveland State Law Review
One of the last frontiers of effective tax reduction exists in the exporting field. This device was specifically created by Congress to enable American corporations trading in foreign countries within the Western Hemisphere to compete with foreign corporations and has been approved by the Commissioner of Internal Revenue. There is no federal law providing for the incorporation of Western Hemisphere Trade Corporations. The corporations are organized under applicable state law and qualify as Western Hemisphere Trade Corporations.
Personal Holding Companies And Gross Income, Harvey Mahlig
Personal Holding Companies And Gross Income, Harvey Mahlig
Cleveland State Law Review
There are many small corporations, the ownership o fwhich is in the hands of a family group or a few individuals, which are susceptible to personal holding company rules. These require a careful analysis of stock ownership and gross income. While it may not have been the intention of an individual or of a group to form a personal holding company, circumstances may arise during a year which would qualify the corporation as one. A change in stock ownership, a change in the type of gross income or a change in the amount of gross income could very well transform …
Discharge Of Corporate Indebtedness At Less Than Face Value Under The Internal Revenue Code, Harvey Mahlig
Discharge Of Corporate Indebtedness At Less Than Face Value Under The Internal Revenue Code, Harvey Mahlig
Cleveland State Law Review
Prior to 1939 whenever a corporation paid less than the face amount of an obligation in full satisfaction thereof, taxable income was realized to the extent of the difference. In 1939 paragraph (9) was added to Section 22 (b) of the InternalRevenue Code. Therein it was provided that there should not be included in the taxable income of a corporation the amount of income attributable to the discharge of any indebtedness as evidenced by a security, provided at the time of such discharge the corporation was in an unsound financial condition. In orderto obtain the relief provided, the corporation had …
Taxation; Deductibility Of Corporate Contributions To A Group Annuity Policy And An Employee's Trust, Daniel R. Mccarthy
Taxation; Deductibility Of Corporate Contributions To A Group Annuity Policy And An Employee's Trust, Daniel R. Mccarthy
Cleveland State Law Review
Discussion of Lincoln Electric Company v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue, 17 Tax Court 1600 (1952): The petitioner, a manufacturing company, paid the sum of $575,206.43 into a retirement annuity policy for its employees and contributed the sum of $1,000,000.00 to an employees' trust. Held: Such payments constituted ordinary and necessary business expenses and were deductible under section 23 (a) (1)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code.