What are the transfer pricing penalties for foreign-owned LLCs?
My U.S. LLC receives management services from my company overseas and pays fees for those services. The IRS is questioning whether the prices are at arm's length. What transfer pricing penalties could apply, and what is the difference between the 20% and 40% penalty rates?
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