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Common Misconceptions: The Function And Framework Of "Trade Or Business Within The United States", Nancy H. Kaufman
Common Misconceptions: The Function And Framework Of "Trade Or Business Within The United States", Nancy H. Kaufman
Vanderbilt Journal of Transnational Law
In this Article, Professor Kaufman examines the administrative and jurisdictional functions of the Internal Revenue Code's term "trade or business within the United States" in the taxation of foreign persons' income and the existing framework established for the term's interpretation. The author contends that the courts, by relying on two common misconceptions of the term, have made the term's application unpredictable. The author further believes that defining the term according to its functions would serve United States tax policy and economic interests. This definition would focus primarily on facts indicating an ongoing commitment to participation the United States economy. The …
Navigating The Minefields Of Russian Joint Venture Law And Tax Regulations: A Procedural Compass, Christopher Osakwe
Navigating The Minefields Of Russian Joint Venture Law And Tax Regulations: A Procedural Compass, Christopher Osakwe
Vanderbilt Journal of Transnational Law
In this Article, Professor Osakwe explores the precarious field of Russian joint venture law and tax regulation. The author gives detailed accounts of the major laws, discusses their evolution, and projects their future course. Additionally, the author notes the continuing influence of USSR law on current Russian joint venture practice. Throughout his analysis, the author provides specific and pragmatic advice for businesses and entrepreneurs considering joint ventures in Russia.