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Subchapter S: Vive La Difference, Roberta F. Mann
Subchapter S: Vive La Difference, Roberta F. Mann
Roberta F Mann
From 1958 to 1996, S corporations were the only business form to combine limited liability with reliable pass-through tax treatment. In 1996, the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) promulgated the “check-the-box” regulations, and LLCs, taxed as partnerships, became the darlings of the tax world. Is Subchapter S obsolete, or does it still serve a rational purpose in the economy? This Article will examine that issue, focusing on the comparison between S corporations and LLCs. The Article begins with a history of Subchapter S and the “check-the-box” regulations. Next, the Article will compare the arguments for and against repealing …
Lightning In A Bottle: Using Tax Policy To Solve Renewable Energy's Storage Challenges, Roberta F. Mann
Lightning In A Bottle: Using Tax Policy To Solve Renewable Energy's Storage Challenges, Roberta F. Mann
Roberta F Mann
Government support for renewable energy has increased the generation of electricity from intermittent renewable sources such as wind and solar. The United States delivered almost $14 billion in renewable energy tax incentives in 2011. More renewables in the electricity mix means lower carbon emissions. Intermittent energy sources can reliably provide up to 20 percent of the electricity mix. However, increasing renewable generation above 20 percent requires better weather forecasting, improved coordination, increased grid capacity or more storage capacity. Batteries and electrical energy storage technologies straddle two major energy sectors: transportation and the grid. Unfortunately, compared to other types of technology, …