Category: State Farm

Tax Court: Stock based Compensation Costs Need not be Included in International Cost-Sharing Arrangements

The Stunning Altera Case Employee stock options are an important part of compensation—both as income to the executives and as a deduction for the employer. But when stock options are used by multinational companies, the tax implications are complex and sometimes baffling. A new Tax Court case has just given… – Continue reading

OSFI probing as insurance companies push more risks offshore

Property and casualty insurance companies in Canada are pushing more of their risks to reinsurers that aren’t federally regulated and are often located offshore, and Canada’s most powerful financial services regulator has become concerned enough to conduct a probe of the scope of this business. The Office of the Superintendent… – Continue reading