M&A World Roiled by New Corporate Tax

The video discusses a new tax rule affecting corporations earning over a billion dollars, requiring them to consider book profits for tax purposes. This rule could impact traditional tax-free deals, leading to potential large tax bills. Companies may seek loopholes or strategies to avoid the 15% minimum tax, but the Treasury's stance is uncertain. The law, criticized for being hastily crafted, mirrors issues seen with the 2017 Trump tax cuts, where details were not fully considered, leading to regulatory challenges.

What potential strategies might companies consider to avoid triggering the new tax bills?

What criticisms were raised about the speed at which Congress wrote the new tax laws?