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ARTICLE · 13 OCTOBER 2015

Tax Policy Update - October 06, 2015

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International tax is off the table for highways. Can Congress strike a deal before the end of the month or will they kick the can down the road?... And who's getting sick of the highway puns?

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Russell Sullivan
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Rosemary Becchi
Rosemary Becchi
Danielle Dellerson
Danielle Dellerson
Lai Lam
Lai Lam
Daniel Chung
Daniel Chung
Radha Mohan
Radha Mohan

NUMBER OF THE WEEK: 15

The number of "Action Items" detailed in the OECD's report released yesterday to combat base erosion and profit shifting strategies among multinational corporations. The recommendations have drawn criticism from some GOP lawmakers who consider the project to be an overreach, as well as from those who believe the recommendations do not go far enough to effectively prevent "corporate tax dodging."

LEGISLATIVE LANDSCAPE

Highway Funding Takes Another Detour. International tax is off the table for highways. Can Congress strike a deal before the end of the month or will they kick the can down the road?... And who's getting sick of the highway puns?

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