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Publications | June 12, 2017

Section 355: A Flood of Guidance After a Long Drought

Bloomberg BNA

Authors

Lisa M. Zarlenga, John Cobb

Overview

Lisa Zarlenga and John Cobb authored an article in Bloomberg BNA titled "Section 355: A Flood of Guidance After a Long Drought." The article, published June 12, provides an overview of recent legislative, regulatory, and administrative developments affecting tax-free spin-offs under Section 355, and the changes to the IRS's ruling policy regarding Section 355.

Professionals

Lisa M. Zarlenga
Lisa Zarlenga heads Steptoe’s Tax Policy Practice and combines her technical tax knowledge with her understanding of the tax policy process to solve clients’ most challenging problems. Drawing on her...

Partner

Transactional Tax, Tax Policy, Blockchain & Cryptocurrency, Qualified Opportunity Zones

John Cobb
John Cobb
John Cobb uses a combination of deep technical knowledge and sound practical judgment to solve clients’ most challenging tax problems. His experience includes transactional planning, policy advocacy...

Of Counsel

Tax, Transactional Tax, Exempt Organizations, Private Client

Practices

Transactional Tax

Tax

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