MFA submitted a comment letter to the Internal Revenue Service on the IRS proposed rules under Section 871(m) of the […]
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MFA Submits Letter to IRS on Proposed Rules on Dividend Equivalent Payments04.06.12
MFA submitted a comment letter to the Internal Revenue Service on the IRS proposed rules under Section 871(m) of the […]
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