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Potential NIIT Relief for International Taxpayers
A recent ruling in 2023 by the U.S. Court of Federal Claims allowed U.S. citizens living in France to offset the net investment income tax using the foreign tax credit for taxes that are paid in France. This outcome is different from a previous court case on this same issue. The IRS has appealed the ruling leaving taxpayers in limbo waiting on the final decision regarding the relationship between the net investment income tax and foreign tax credit.
US-Chile Tax Treaty Ratified, Further Strengthening Economic Ties
On December 19, 2023, the U.S. Treasury Department announced that the U.S.-Chile Income Tax Treaty is now in force. The treaty provides for reduced withholding tax rates on interest, dividends, and royalties, as well as seeking to eliminate double taxation.