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Q&A with the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue
What factors are considered when auditing and assessing tax on intercompany transactions with holding companies?
Nov 04, 2015
The Department reviews the facts and documentation for each case to determine if there is economic substance to the transactions and whether the transactions are conducted with arm’s length rates and terms.