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IRB 2021-49

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(Dated December 6, 2021)
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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.

ADMINISTRATIVE

Rev. Proc. 2021-50 (page 844)

This document contains a draft Revenue Procedure allowing an eligible partnership to file an amended Form 1065, U.S. Return of Partnership Income, and furnish a corresponding Schedule K-1 (Form 1065), Partner’s Share of Income, Deductions, Credits, etc., to each of its partners as an alternative option to filing an administrative adjustment request (AAR).

26 CFR 601.601. Rules and regulations.

(Also Part I, §§ 6031, 6222, 6227.)

EMPLOYEE PLANS

Notice 2021-62 (page 831)

This notice sets forth updates on the corporate bond monthly yield curve, the corresponding spot segment rates for November 2021 used under § 417(e)(3)(D), the 24-month average segment rates applicable for November 2021, and the 30-year Treasury rates, as reflected by the application of § 430(h)(2)(C)(iv).

EMPLOYEE PLANS, EXCISE TAX

REG 117575-21 (page 847)

This document sets forth proposed regulations implementing certain transparency requirements under section 204 of Division BB of Title II of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021. The text of the temporary regulations issued jointly with the Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of Labor, and the Office of Personnel Management serves as the text of these proposed regulations.

T.D. 9958 (page 781)

This document sets forth temporary regulations implementing certain transparency requirements under section 204 of Division BB of Title II of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021. These temporary regulations, issued jointly with the Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of Labor, and the Office of Personnel Management, require group health plans and health insurance issuers in the group and individual markets to report certain information about prescription drugs and health care spending to the Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of Labor, and the Department of the Treasury.

26 CFR 54.9825-1T, 26 CFR 54.9825-2T, 26 CFR 54.9825-3T, 26 CFR 54.9825-4T, 26 CFR 54.9825-5T, and 26 CFR 54.9825-6T

EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS

Revocation of IRC 501(c)(3) Organizations for failure to meet the code section requirements. Contributions made to the organizations by individual donors are no longer deductible under IRC 170(b)(1)(A).

INCOME TAX

Notice 2021-63 (page 835)

This notice provides guidance regarding the temporary 100-percent deduction for expenses that are paid or incurred after December 31, 2020, and before January 1, 2023, for food or beverages provided by a restaurant for purposes of § 274(n)(2)(D) of the Internal Revenue Code. In particular, the notice sets forth a special rule that allows a taxpayer that properly applies the rules of Rev. Proc. 2019-48 to treat the meal portion of a per diem rate or allowance as being attributable to food or beverages provided by a restaurant.

Rev. Proc. 2021-48 (page 835)

This revenue procedure provides that taxpayers may treat amounts that are excluded from gross income (tax-exempt income) in connection with the forgiveness of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loans as received or accrued: (1) as eligible expenses are paid or incurred, (2) when an application for PPP Loan forgiveness is filed, or (3) when PPP Loan forgiveness is granted.

26 CFR 601.105: Examination of returns and claims for refund, credit or abatement; determination of correct tax liability.

(Also Part I, § 61.)

Rev. Proc. 2021-49 (page 838)

This revenue procedure provides guidance for partnerships and consolidated groups regarding amounts excluded from gross income and deductions relating to the Paycheck Protection Program and certain other COVID-19 relief programs. More specifically: This revenue procedure provides guidance for partners and their partnerships regarding allocations under § 704(b) of the Internal Revenue Code and the corresponding adjustments to be made with respect to the partners’ bases in their partnership interests under § 705 of the Code. This revenue procedure also provides guidance under § 1502 of the Code and § 1.1502-32 of the Income Tax Regulations regarding the corresponding basis adjustments for stock of subsidiary members of consolidated groups as a result of tax exempt income arising from certain forgiven PPP Loans, grant proceeds, or subsidized payment of certain principal, interest and fees.

26 CFR 601.105: Examination of returns and claims for refund, credit or abatement; determination of correct tax liability.

(Also Part I, §§ 704, 705, 1502; 1.1502-32.)

Rev. Rul. 2021-23 (page 779)

Federal rates; adjusted federal rates; adjusted federal long-term rate, and the long-term tax exempt rate. For purposes of sections 382, 1274, 1288, 7872 and other sections of the Code, tables set forth the rates for December 2021.

(Also Sections 42, 280G, 382, 467, 468, 482, 483, 1288, 7520, 7872.)



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