William Sherman
USA Guide 2023
Band 1 : Tax
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Provided by William Sherman
Practice Areas
Taxation, International and Cross Border Transactions, Hospitality, Resort and Timeshare, Mergers and Acquisitions, Corporate Services, Offshore Tax Compliance, Insurance Transactions and Regulatory, Insurance Disputes - Insurers, Insurance Disputes - Policyholders, Latin America Practice, Israel Practice, Securitization
Career
William B. Sherman serves as chair of Holland & Knight's Tax Team and concentrates his practice in the areas of domestic and international taxation. He provides sophisticated tax planning for mergers and acquisitions, restructurings, joint ventures and investments for clients in diverse industries, such as hospitality, petrochemicals, aluminum, tobacco, real estate, transportation, telecommunications, retailing, investment management, pharmaceuticals and numerous others. In addition, Mr. Sherman has experience in a broad range of transactions involving United States investment overseas, foreign investment in the U.S., as well as international, federal, state and local taxation issues involving structuring investment management funds, corporate reorganizations, partnerships, equipment leasing, Subchapter S, executive compensation, stock options, and trusts and estates.
Professional Memberships
American College of Tax Counsel, Fellow
New York University's Institute on Federal Taxation, Advisory Board
American Bar Association, Section of Taxation, U.S. Activities of Foreigners and Tax Treaties Committee, Past Chair
New York State Bar Association, Tax Law Section
International Fiscal Association
The Florida Bar, Tax Law Section
Articles, highlights and press releases
8 items provided by Holland & Knight LLP
Update for Employers: Recent Legislation Improves, Extends Employee Retention Credit
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act authorized a refundable tax credit important to many employers struggling as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The GILTI High-Tax Exception: Is it a Viable Planning Option?
The IRS issued the Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income (GILTI) high-tax exclusion final regulations on July 20, 2020.
IRS Releases Proposed Regulations on Carried Interest Under Section 1061 of the Code
The Internal Revenue Service on July 31, 2020, published proposed regulations (Proposed Regulations) on the tax treatment of certain partnership interests held in connection with the performance of services (such interests commonly referred to as carried interest).
Tax Court Upholds Application of Subpart F Manufacturing Branch Rule
The case is important not only because of its explication of the branch rule but also because it continuing application under current law, particularly with respect to the interaction of the Subpart F rules rules with the Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income (GILTI) provisions.
Business Tax Incentives and Relief Resulting from COVID-19 Response
As a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, several legislative and regulatory measures have been promulgated in an effort to assist businesses during the economic downturn. Below is a summary of the most important tax-related measures that are available to businesses.
IRS COVID-19 Extensions of Time Provide Relief to Taxpayers
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has provided taxpayers with needed relief by delaying the due dates with respect to various filings and payments during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. This alert summarizes the important aspects of recent IRS guidance, including Notice 2020-23.
Update for Employers: Recent Legislation Improves, Extends Employee Retention Credit
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act authorized a refundable tax credit important to many employers struggling as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The GILTI High-Tax Exception: Is it a Viable Planning Option?
The IRS issued the Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income (GILTI) high-tax exclusion final regulations on July 20, 2020.
IRS Releases Proposed Regulations on Carried Interest Under Section 1061 of the Code
The Internal Revenue Service on July 31, 2020, published proposed regulations (Proposed Regulations) on the tax treatment of certain partnership interests held in connection with the performance of services (such interests commonly referred to as carried interest).
Tax Court Upholds Application of Subpart F Manufacturing Branch Rule
The case is important not only because of its explication of the branch rule but also because it continuing application under current law, particularly with respect to the interaction of the Subpart F rules rules with the Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income (GILTI) provisions.
Business Tax Incentives and Relief Resulting from COVID-19 Response
As a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, several legislative and regulatory measures have been promulgated in an effort to assist businesses during the economic downturn. Below is a summary of the most important tax-related measures that are available to businesses.
IRS COVID-19 Extensions of Time Provide Relief to Taxpayers
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has provided taxpayers with needed relief by delaying the due dates with respect to various filings and payments during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. This alert summarizes the important aspects of recent IRS guidance, including Notice 2020-23.
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