The IRS announced today that there’s a new way to claim income tax treaty benefits — use Form 8802, rather than the old “write us a letter” routine. Here’s the press release from the IRS.

The IRS announced today that there’s a new way to claim income tax treaty benefits — use Form 8802, rather than the old “write us a letter” routine. Here’s the press release from the IRS.
Here’s a link to the IRS website for how they’ll settle a “Son of BOSS” tax shelter deal with you.
Beneath the bluster and bravado of a June 4, 2004 speech by the IRS Commissioner, there are signs that buying “tax shelters” is a doomed strategy.