Imagine you are a CPA and your foreign client with U.S. operations has requested information on tax advantages and disadvantages of establishing branch operations in the United States versus the use of an agent. Create a scenario with at least two specific examples demonstrating the major advantages and disadvantages of either establishing branch operations or using an agent to conduct business in the United States.

Imagine you are a CPA and your foreign client with U.S. operations has requested information on tax advantages and disadvantages of establishing branch operations in the United States versus the use of an agent. Create a scenario with at least two specific examples demonstrating the major advantages and disadvantages of either establishing branch operations or using an agent to conduct business in the United States.

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Chapter9: Taxation Of International Transactions

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