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US proposal clarifies exemptions for foreign governments

Matthew Gilleard
November 15, 2011
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Proposed regulations from the US Treasury provide welcome clarification on the scope of section 892 of the Internal Revenue Code (1986) and increase the exceptions to what is classified as commercial activity.

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