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August 10, 2020

SPAC Alpha published an article by Tax Partner Luis Leon, about the challenges of PFIC rules for unwary SPACs.

By Luis Leon, Partner, Tax & Business Services

SPAC Alpha published an article by Tax Partner Luis Leon, about the challenges of PFIC rules for unwary SPACs. Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPAC)

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SPACs formed outside the U.S. meet the PFIC income and assets tests right after the IPO and therefore U.S. shareholders investing in these entities are subject to the PFIC regulations.

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