Taxation
Micro-Captive IRS Audit Guidance Indicates Withholding Tax To Be Imposed
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) audit guidance indicates withholding tax on micro-captive premiums, following the "Reserve Mechanical" ruling, which voided tax exemptions under IRC section 953(d) and 501(c)(15). Learn More
Iowa Lowers Assumed Reinsurance Premium Tax Rates for Captive Insurers
Iowa lowers reinsurance tax rates for captives with HF 2636, offering competitive rates and enhancing the state's appeal for captive insurers. Learn More
Micro-Captives Retain Their Spot on IRS 2024 Dirty Dozen List
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released its 2024 Dirty Dozen list, and once again, micro-captive insurance arrangements are included on the list. Read More
Florida Commences Self-Procurement Tax Audits for Businesses with Captives
Florida audits businesses with captive insurance for self-procurement tax compliance, signaling stricter enforcement in the sector. Read More
Takeaways from the IRS's Latest Micro-Captive Tax Court Victory
The Internal Revenue Service's (IRS's) recent micro-captive insurance Tax Court win in Swift v. Commissioner provides some additional insight as to how the Tax Court may analyze future micro-captive cases. Read More
Swift Becomes 6th Straight IRS Micro-Captive Victory
On February 1, Judge Patrick J. Urda continued the Tax Court trend of disallowing deductions for premiums paid to micro-captives in Swift v. Commissioner. Read More
IRS Wins 5th Micro-Captive Insurance Tax Court Case
The US Tax Court's latest 831(b) micro-captive decision in Keating determined that the arrangement did not constitute insurance. Read More