The OECD’s guidance on combatting tax avoidance strategies associated with Base Erosion and Profit Sharing (BEPS) methods is complex and accompanied by a wealth of literature. This book is the first to provide a concise and accessible overview of counter BEPS measures in the OECD Model and Commentary, allowing readers to gain a practical understanding of how the measures can impact the taxation of bilateral investments protected by tax treaties.

This book studies topics relating to fundamental tax reform. The topics include, among others, the effects of taxation on household saving, the effects of reducing taxes on individuals' work effort, issues in the taxation of financial services, and international issues in consumption taxation.

Tax Facts on Investments is for financial services professionals in all realms of financial planning who need to be knowledgeable on the federal taxation of investment products. It is an unrivaled source that covers the entire spectrum of investment product offerings, including mutual funds, incentive stock options, equipment leasing programs, options and futures, real estate, stocks, and bonds, oil and natural gas programs, and certificates of deposit. It also addresses charitable gifts and trusts, and individual income, estate, and gift tax, as well as special rules on passive loss and at-risk limitations, interest deduction and tracing rules, and alternative minimum tax. It is updated annually and contains targeted and useful practitioners pointers. Key Selling Points: quick reference Q&A format and extensive; organized and written with busy practitioners in mind; Starting Points and Navigators deliver time-saving roadmaps of relevant questions for major topics; Planning Points provide practical guidance from leading practitioners to capture profitable opportunities for advisors and their clients; and text is fully cited to legal authority, providing third party credibility for other advisors.

"Illustrates how investment strategies for tax-exempt accounts don't work for individuals subject to taxes. Offers techniques for comparing tax-efficiency of mutual funds, hedge funds, and investment managers, and presents more-sophisticated strategies for offsetting gains against losses in wealth planning, portfolio management, and estate planning. Includes results of historical research, 100 tables and charts"--Provided by publisher.

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