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IRB 2012-09

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(Dated February 27, 2012)
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Highlights of This Issue

These synopses are intended only as aids to the reader in identifying the subject matter covered. They may not be relied upon as authoritative interpretations.

INCOME TAX

Proposed regulations under section 469 of the Code provide guidance regarding the definition of an “interest in a limited partnership as a limited partner” for purposes of determining whether a taxpayer materially participates in an activity.

This notice provides guidance for employers that seek to claim the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) for hiring veterans. The notice also provides information on alternative methods for filing Form 8850 with the Department of Labor/Designated Local Agencies. Announcement 2002-44 supplemented.

This notice addresses the application of section 367 of the Code to transfers of stock subject to section 304.

EMPLOYEE PLANS

Weighted average interest rate update; corporate bond indices; 30-year Treasury securities; segment rates. This notice contains updates for the corporate bond weighted average interest rate for plan years beginning in February 2012; the 24-month average segment rates; the funding transitional segment rates applicable for February 2012; and the minimum present value transitional rates for January 2012.

EMPLOYMENT TAX

This notice provides guidance for employers that seek to claim the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) for hiring veterans. The notice also provides information on alternative methods for filing Form 8850 with the Department of Labor/Designated Local Agencies. Announcement 2002-44 supplemented.

EXCISE TAX

This notice answers to frequently asked questions from employers regarding certain provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, specifically the provisions dealing with automatic enrollment, employer shared responsibility and waiting periods.



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