H.R. 2186: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restore the limitation on downward attribution of stock ownership in applying constructive ownership rules.

This bill proposes amendments to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 concerning stock ownership rules, specifically focusing on how ownership of stock is attributed for tax purposes.

Restoration of Stock Ownership Attribution Rules

The primary goal of the bill is to restore limitations on the **downward attribution** of stock ownership. Under current regulations, U.S. persons can be considered owners of stock owned by non-U.S. persons. This bill would change that by stating:

• A U.S. person cannot be considered as owning stock that belongs to someone who is not a U.S. person.

Impact on Foreign Controlled U.S. Shareholders

The bill introduces a new section in the tax code concerning **foreign controlled United States shareholders**:

• The provisions of the tax code that apply to U.S. shareholders will now also apply to foreign controlled U.S. shareholders.
• A **foreign controlled United States shareholder** is defined as a U.S. person who would be treated as a U.S. shareholder if it was assessed under modified ownership rules that consider significantly higher ownership thresholds.
• Specific adjustments will also be made to how profit distributions to these shareholders are treated for tax purposes.

Foreign Controlled Foreign Corporations

The bill clarifies the criteria for defining a **foreign controlled foreign corporation**. This term refers to certain foreign corporations that are subject to U.S. tax laws under certain conditions.

Regulatory Authority

The bill grants the Secretary of the Treasury the authority to issue necessary regulations to administer these new provisions effectively. This includes ensuring the new rules are applied consistently and preventing tax avoidance strategies stemming from these changes.

Effective Date and Application

The changes brought by the bill are set to apply:

• To the last taxable year of foreign corporations that starts before January 1, 2025, along with subsequent years.
• To the taxable years of U.S. persons that coincide with the taxable years of these foreign corporations.

No Inference Provision

The bill states that these amendments do not imply or affect how previous provisions of the Internal Revenue Code were applied to taxable years that began before the implementation of these changes.

Relevant Companies

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