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IRB 2016-47

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(Dated November 21, 2016)
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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

This notice identifies certain “micro-captive transactions” and substantially similar transactions as transactions of interest for purposes of § 1.6011–4(b)(6) of the Income Tax Regulations and §§ 6111 and 6112 of the Internal Revenue Code. This notice also alerts persons involved in such transactions to certain responsibilities and penalties that may arise from their involvement with these transactions.

EMPLOYEE PLANS

The notice addresses the application of the market rate of return limitation of §411(b)(5)(B)(i) and §1.411(b)(5)–1(d) to a pension equity plan (PEP) that provides for implicit interest. In addition, this notice requests comments on potential proposed regulations that would subject implicit interest PEPs to the market rate of return limitation.

This document contains final regulations regarding the definition of short-term, limited-duration insurance for purposes of the exclusion from the definition of individual health insurance coverage, and standards for travel insurance and supplemental health insurance coverage to be considered excepted benefits. This document also amends a reference in the final regulations relating to the prohibition on lifetime and annual dollar limits.

EXCISE TAX

This document contains final regulations regarding the definition of short-term, limited-duration insurance for purposes of the exclusion from the definition of individual health insurance coverage, and standards for travel insurance and supplemental health insurance coverage to be considered excepted benefits. This document also amends a reference in the final regulations relating to the prohibition on lifetime and annual dollar limits.



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