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New York Estate Tax Law Changes
This alert provides an overview of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) and explains the procedures that a newly formed tax-exempt entity must undertake in order to comply with the CTA....more
Estate planning is a lot like putting together a puzzle. The client provides you with their box lid showing what they want the ultimate result of their plan to look like. Then, estate planners are tasked to identify and...more
Under new rules that went into effect in 2024, certain business entities are now required to file Beneficial Ownership Information (“BOI”) Reports with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) of the U.S....more
As the 2024 election cycle unfolds, the landscape of U.S. policy is poised for potential shifts that could significantly impact individuals and families. With a Harris administration's focus on increasing tax rates for high...more
The federal estate and gift tax exemption is the highest it has ever been. Under current law, you may transfer almost $14 million to anyone you wish without having to pay a dime of federal gift or estate tax. Absent any...more
When it comes to passing wealth to the next generation, one of the most powerful tools in our toolbox is the use of your lifetime gift, estate, and generation-skipping transfer tax (GST) exemption amounts. While the...more
Halloween is next week, the Presidential Election is in two weeks, the Thanksgiving turkey will be in the oven in about a month, and Santa Claus is coming down the chimney in two months....more
What This Means for Your Current Will, Revocable Trust and Estate Plan - The estate and gift tax regimes have been permanent and unified since the passage of The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 (the "2012 Act"). In...more
The introduction of the Small Business Relief under Article 21 of the UAE Corporate Tax Law (Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022) aims to support small businesses by exempting them from corporate tax obligations, provided they...more
As we will see shortly, it is often “better to give than to receive,” though this statement begs the obvious question of whether it is better to do so during one’s lifetime or upon one’s death. Many well-to-do individuals...more
A key benefit to families with taxable estates may be about to go away. The Tax Reform Act of 2017 incorporated numerous tax reductions into U.S. law, with one significantly increasing the ability of taxable estate owners to...more
Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs) are a novel form of governance for blockchain-based protocols. Unlike traditional companies or non-profits, DAOs are member-controlled organizations that operate without a central...more
A foundation company is a vehicle unique to the Cayman Islands. It has features akin to a company, retaining separate legal personality and limited liability, whilst functioning in a manner similar to a civil law foundation...more
Texas Religious Organizations Property Tax Exemptions – Take 2 - Many have contacted me about the Freeman Law Insights blog – Texas Religious Organizations Property Tax Exemptions...more
In its latest Advisory Opinion, TSB-A-24(4)S (June 26, 2024), the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance (the Department) reaffirmed the broad protections offered by the Internet Tax Freedom Act (ITFA) against...more
Prior to this opinion, you might have assumed that funds your church charged for providing food, beverages, or lodging related to a religious activity were tax-exempt and not liable for state sales tax. We are writing to...more
Check out our summary of significant Internal Revenue Service (IRS) guidance and relevant tax matters for the week of September 16, 2024 – September 20, 2024. September 16, 2024: The IRS released Internal Revenue...more
New York State Governor Kathy Hochul signed NYS Senate Bill 8647 (Martins)/Assembly Bill 10355 (Stern) into law this week....more
On September 12, 2024, FERC’s Chief Accountant issued a notice of proposed accounting release (“NOPAR”) to modify the transferability of income tax credits (“ITCs”) related to certain energy projects under the Inflation...more
O Senado aprovou a criação do programa “Desenrola Agências Reguladoras”, que cria a possibilidade de renegociação de multas aplicadas pelas agências reguladoras federais a pessoas físicas ou jurídicas. O substitutivo ao...more
Today’s federal estate and gift tax laws may be remembered as the most generous to wealthy families since the Great Depression. The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) doubled the federal estate, gift, and generation skipping...more
The Florida Housing Finance Corporation is preparing to begin processing applications for the Missing Middle Tax Exemption for the 2025 tax year. Some of the deadlines for processing exemption applications have changed. This...more
The classic children’s tale of Cinderella has the magic spell that transformed Cinderella expiring at the stroke of midnight after the ball. Her magnificent coach turned back into a pumpkin, inspiring a commonly used phrase....more
Thoughtful planning and careful implementation are essential to a successful estate plan that preserves wealth in the most tax-efficient manner and fulfills a family’s personal objectives....more
With continuing uncertainty regarding the federal estate tax laws, the Spousal Lifetime Access Trust (SLAT) is a popular option that helps high net-worth individuals maintain flexibility while maximizing their financial...more