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Tue 05 May 2009Obama acts to limit tax advantages for US firms in Ireland
US PRESIDENT Barack Obama has proposed sweeping changes to tax rules for American companies operating in Ireland but stopped short of calling for a complete repeal of overseas tax benefits.
US multinationals would still be able to defer paying US tax on profits earned in Ireland but would no longer be able to claim tax deductions in America for expenses related to their Irish operations.
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