PODCAST

SPAC, Eggs, SPAC, SPAC, Bacon, and SPAC

Inside International Tax, Episode 02-2021 | Understanding common U.S. international tax implications of SPACs

Gary Scanlon

Gary Scanlon

Principal, International Tax, Washington National Tax, KPMG US

Phillip DeSalvo

Phillip DeSalvo

Principal, M&A Tax, Partnerships, KPMG US

+1 312-665-1896

Stephen M. Massed

Stephen M. Massed

Principal, International Tax and M&A Tax, Washington National Tax, KPMG US

+1 202-533-4738

Barbara E. Rasch

Barbara E. Rasch

Managing Director, International Tax, Washington National Tax, KPMG US

+1 213-533-3382

Podcast overview

Like the singular breakfast offering in the famous skit by a popular British comedy troupe, the SPAC—also known as a “blank check company”—has become a staple investment vehicle. This KPMG Inside International Tax podcast with host Gary Scanlon and his guests Phill DeSalvo, Steve Massed, and Barbara Rasch discusses the recent explosion of SPAC IPOs and the common U.S. international tax issues that arise in the context of SPAC transactions, particularly the application of the U.S. inversion rules and the rules related to the taxation of shareholders in PFICs.


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