Treatment of certain foreign persons as American employers

For purposes of this subsection—

(A) In general The term “domestically controlled group of entities” means a controlled group of entities the common parent of which is a domestic corporation.

(B) Controlled group of entities The term “controlled group of entities” means a controlled group of corporations as defined in section 1563(a)(1), except that— (i) “more than 50 percent” shall be substituted for “at least 80 percent” each place it appears therein, and (ii) the determination shall be made without regard to subsections (a)(4) and (b)(2) of section 1563. A partnership or any other entity (other than a corporation) shall be treated as a member of a controlled group of entities if such entity is controlled (within the meaning of section 954(d)(3)) by members of such group (including any entity treated as a member of such group by reason of this sentence).

In the case of a foreign person who is a member of any domestically controlled group of entities, the common parent of such group shall be jointly and severally liable for any tax under this chapter for which such foreign person is liable by reason of this subsection, and for any penalty imposed on such person by this title with respect to any failure to pay such tax or to file any return or statement with respect to such tax or wages subject to such tax. No deduction shall be allowed under this title for any liability imposed by the preceding sentence.

(A) Agreements Paragraph (1) shall not apply to any services which are covered by an agreement under subsection ( l ).

(B) Equivalent foreign taxation Paragraph (1) shall not apply to any services if the employer establishes to the satisfaction of the Secretary that the remuneration paid by such employer for such services is subject to a tax imposed by a foreign country which is substantially equivalent to the taxes imposed by this chapter.