What the U.S. Tax Changes of the "Inflation Reduction Act of 2022" May Mean for Non-U.S. Investors
July 28, 2022

The bill in its current form likely does not significantly impact U.S. investments of non-U.S. investors.

In a surprise deal negotiated between Senators Chuck Schumer and Joe Manchin, the senators released a joint statement regarding their support of the proposed Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 ("the Bill"). The senators noted support from President Biden and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to pass the Bill by the end of 2022. However, it's unclear if the proposed Bill will be enacted without significant changes. The Bill can be found here.


The most significant tax headline for non-U.S. investors regarding the Bill is the lack of changes to the top tax rates of corporations, individuals, and estates. Prior bills in Congress in 2022 included changes to tax rates. The federal corporate income tax rate on corporations is currently 21 percent.


The most significant tax revenue generator in the Bill is a 15 percent minimum tax on large corporations. The 15 percent corporate minimum tax is not expected to impact most small and midmarket businesses in the U.S. The 15 percent corporate minimum tax would apply to corporations that meet an average annually adjusted financial statement income test. The test is met when the average 3-year annually adjusted financial statement income exceeds $1 billion USD and other requirements. The Bill does not currently include a global minimum tax on non-U.S. earnings of U.S. multinational businesses. Non-U.S. investors with public and private interests in corporations subject to the 15 percent corporate minimum tax may see decreased earnings from the corporation.



Other revenue generators of the Bill include changes to the carried-interest rules related to investment funds and increased tax enforcement from the U.S. Internal Revenue Service.


Please contact International Capital Associates, LLC if you need tax advice regarding inbound tax planning  and structuring or U.S. investment tax reviews.

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