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Indian Tribal Governments News July 19, 2018

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Issue Snapshots

 

Issue Snapshots are IRS employee job aids that provide analysis and resources along with audit tips or issue indicators for technical tax issues. The most recent Issue Snapshots for Indian tribal governments are:

 

IRC Section 7873 – Treaty Fishing Rights-Related Income

Certain income from a tribal fishing rights-related activity that’s earned by a qualified Indian entity, or by a tribal member directly or through a qualified Indian entity, is exempt from federal, state and local taxes.

IRC Section 414(d) – Governmental Plans for Tribes

This snapshot discusses the types of retirement plans an Indian tribal government may offer and when those plans may be treated as governmental plans.

Revenue Ruling 59-354 – Tribal Council Members’ Wages

Amounts paid to Indian tribal council members for their tribal council service is includible in gross income; however, they are not considered wages subject to withholding for Social Security, Medicare and federal income tax reporting.

FUTA Exemption for Indian Tribal Governments
Indian tribal governments are exempt from tax under the Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA), provided the tribes are fully compliant with the applicable State Unemployment Insurance. This exemption applies to any subdivision, subsidiary or business enterprise wholly owned by the tribe.


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