In this TAXpod episode, we speak with Dirk Suringa, partner and Co-Head of Tax at renowned US law firm Covington in Washington D.C., about the tax implications of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The comprehensive US tax package brings far-reaching changes not only for American companies – German clients with US connections, both in inbound and outbound situations, are also affected.

Together, we shed light on the key tax changes introduced by the law and discuss the practical implications for German companies – particularly with regard to cross-border structures. Special focus is also on the now deleted Section 899, the so-called Revenge Tax, which was originally intended as a response to foreign “discriminatory” tax regimes – an issue that is known to have considerable relevance in connection with § 49 EStG and the “Register”-Cases in Germany. We also discuss the renaming and realignment of GILTI, which will now be known as Net CFC Tested Income (NCTI), and FDII, which is now called Foreign-Derived Deduction Eligible Income (FDDEI). Both concepts have been revised not only in terms of language but also in terms of structure, with implications for deductibility, foreign tax credit, and the overall tax attractiveness of cross-border business models.

An episode with a transatlantic focus, highly topical and practical – with one of the leading experts on international tax law in the US. Enjoy listening!