EY Cross-Border Taxation Spotlight for Week ending 29 May 2015

A review of the week's major US international tax-related news. In this edition: Senate Finance Committee tax reform working groups receive deadline extension -- DC Appeals Court rules 1% federal excise tax on reinsurance premiums inapplicable to retrocession agreements between foreign entities -- IRS reiterates US corporation in outbound F reorganization prior to effective date of Notice 2012-39 must recognize gain on IP -- OECD releases revised discussion draft on BEPS Action 6 on prevention of treaty abuse.