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Income taxes are taxes that are collected on the individual earnings of persons or entities. Depending on the jurisdiction, income taxes are calculated and collected in a variety of ways. Some tax systems collect... more +
Income taxes are taxes that are collected on the individual earnings of persons or entities. Depending on the jurisdiction, income taxes are calculated and collected in a variety of ways. Some tax systems collect income taxes based on a progressive scheme, while others may utilize a proportional or regressive framework. less -
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Trust Beneficiary Engages In Like Kind Exchange Using Trust Property

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It is a basic principle of the income tax that the gain or loss realized by a taxpayer from the conversion of property into cash, or from the exchange of property for other property that differs materially in kind from the...more

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Pennsylvania Amends Tax Treatment of Grantor Trusts As of January 1, 2025

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Starting January 1, 2025, the individual who is the grantor of a trust that qualifies as a grantor trust under Sections 671 through 679 of the Internal Revenue Code will himself or herself be subject to Pennsylvania Personal...more

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Think Twice Before You End A Trust – Income Tax Consequences of Trust Commutations and "Early Terminations"

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Despite the Rule Against Perpetuities (which basically says a trust can’t go on forever) being repealed in many states, most trusts, as a practical matter, don’t go on forever. In an ideal scenario, the terms of the trust...more

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Section 643(b) and Trusts

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Recently, there seems to be some confusion regarding section 643(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), and its application to trusts. Indeed, that provision—particularly to those not well-versed in...more

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What is a Trust?

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Trusts - Trusts play an important role in estate and tax planning. A trust is a fiduciary arrangement that allows a trustee to hold legal title to assets for the benefit of a beneficiary. The beneficiary is, in turn, said...more

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What Makes a Trust a "Foreign" Trust?

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In a previous post, we discussed the tax implications for U.S. beneficiaries who receive a distribution from a foreign trust. That discussion assumed that the trust in question was, in fact, a foreign trust for U.S. federal...more

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Wealth Management Update - July 2019

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Supreme Court Ruling in North Carolina Department of Revenue v. Kimberley Rice Kaestner 1992 Family Trust, 588 U.S. [TBD] and its Relevance to Income Taxation of Accumulated Income in California Trusts - The Supreme Court...more

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New IRS §199A Proposed Regulations Provide Guidance On “Qualified Business Income”: What Income is “In” and What Income is “Out”...

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The IRS has issued Proposed Regulations now under the new Section 199A 20% profit deduction for pass-through entities. The Proposed Regulations provide important guidance on the definition of “Qualified Business Income” –...more

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The New Section 199A 20% “Profit Deduction” for Pass-Through Businesses: The Undecided Issue of Owner Compensation

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Under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Congress is now offering a new 20% deduction for “pass-through” businesses – i.e. businesses that are not corporations. With the corporate tax rate being reduced under the new law to a flat...more

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New Internal Revenue Code Section 199A: The 20% Deduction for “Pass-Thru” Businesses

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Aside from corporate tax reductions, one of the most important aspects of the new Tax Cuts and Jobs Act beginning this year is the new 20% deduction for “pass-thru” businesses – i.e. businesses that are not corporations. With...more

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"Executive Compensation and Benefits Alert: IRS Issues New Section 409A Guidance"

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In an unexpected development, on June 21, 2016, the IRS issued proposed regulations that clarify and modify the final regulations issued in 2007 and the proposed income inclusion regulations issued in 2008. In many cases,...more

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The Surface Transportation and Veterans Health Care Choice Improvement Act of 2015: Important Changes Affecting Tax Filings for...

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On July 31, 2015, President Obama signed into law the Surface Transportation and Veterans Health Care Choice Improvement Act of 2015 (the "Act"), which revised a number of different federal tax laws relevant to individuals,...more

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