Ernst & Young Its Washington Dispatch

A monthly review of US international tax-related developments. In this edition: US House Republicans pass debt ceiling, spending bill; impasse continues – IRS provides transition period for documentation requirements for FTC ‘single country exception’ – IRS updates crypto notice, virtual currency remains unavailable to generate FX gain or loss – IRS addresses micro-captive transactions as listed transactions – IRS releases general plan for spending $80 million over next 10 years – IRS interim guidance on APA submissions fundamentally changes early stages of process – US Tax Court rules IRS cannot assess penalties under Section 6038(b) for willfully failing to report foreign income.