Substantial Economic Effect and Section 704(b) of the Internal Revenue Code

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Substantial Economic Effect and Section 704(b) of the Internal Revenue Code
Aug 18, 2026 Season 1 Episode 59
Falcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP

In episode 59 of How Tax Works, Matt Foreman discusses allocations and distributions, and the requirement that the allocations have Substantial Economic Effect, which is broken into two parts, (i) that the allocations have economic effect and (ii) that the economic effect is substantial on a pre-tax and post-tax basis.

How Tax Works, hosted by Falcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP Partner Matthew E. Foreman, Esq., LL.M., delves into the intricacies of taxation, breaking down complex concepts for a clearer understanding of how tax laws impact your financial decisions.

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