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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 -
Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP

IRS Increases 2025 Federal Estate Tax Exemption and Gift Tax Exclusions: Key Points for Taxpayers

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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

Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt PC

Are You Prepared for Potential Adjustments to the Federal Estate Tax?‎

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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

BakerHostetler

[Podcast] Estate and Tax Planning for Globally Mobile Clients: Purchasing U.S. Real Estate by Non-U.S. Persons

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Non-Americans who wish to purchase U.S. real estate should be aware of the tax consequences of owning real estate here. George McCormick discusses these tax issues and steps to minimize their impact....more

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[Podcast] Estate and Tax Planning for Globally Mobile Clients: Pre-immigration Planning for Moving to the United States

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Individuals considering moving to the United States should be aware of the tax consequences of becoming a U.S. resident and take advantage of tax planning opportunities before moving here. George McCormick discusses these...more

McGuireWoods LLP

Once Removed Episode 18: The Reciprocal Trust Doctrine

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This podcast often discusses the elements of a trust, and how to grant access, control and flexibility to beneficiaries and trustees. But for tax and other purposes, the donor typically cannot retain those kinds of powers. ...more

Burns & Levinson LLP

Death and Taxes – The Three Unavoidable Taxes in Estate Administration

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Death and taxes are often jokingly said to be two of the only unavoidable things in life. Unfortunately, taxes are also unavoidable when someone passes away. When administering an estate or trust after someone’s death, three...more

Hinckley Allen

Understanding 2024 Estate, Gift, and Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax Exemptions

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Each year, certain estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer (“GST”) tax figures are subject to inflation adjustments that go in effect on January 1. Below are the current adjustments for 2024....more

Verrill

2023 Massachusetts Tax Update

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Massachusetts Estate Tax: For decedents dying on or after January 1, 2023, there is no Massachusetts estate tax for an estate under $2,000,000. The law does not adjust the filing threshold so state tax returns may still be...more

Ward and Smith, P.A.

Estate Tax Panning for Married Couples: Using Estate Tax Exemptions

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A primary goal of most married couples when contemplating basic estate planning documents is to ensure that the surviving spouse, and commonly, the couple's children and grandchildren, are supported financially. Permissible...more

Blank Rome LLP

Irrevocable Trusts: Who Is the Taxpayer?

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In establishing and funding an irrevocable trust, a common question is who is responsible for the income tax liabilities associated with the trust? Many individuals assume that the trust is a separate and independent...more

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Take a Bite Out of the Estate Tax: Estate Planning with Life Insurance

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In the movie The Pink Panther Strikes Again, Inspector Clouseau asks a hotel clerk standing near a dog whether his dog bites.  The clerk says no.  Clouseau reaches down to pet the dog.  The dog bites his hand....more

UB Greensfelder LLP

[Webinar] Gifting Beyond the Holidays - December 12th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EST

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Gifting is a critical element of estate planning for high net worth individuals. Ulmer Trust and Estate attorneys Kim Stein, Abbie Pappas, and Erica Carducci will discuss gifting methods, including gifts utilizing the annual...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

2022 Year-End Estate Planning Advisory

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During 2022, COVID-19, the war in Ukraine, global inflation, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), the uncertainty about the Build Back Better Act (BBBA), the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), and the Inflation Reduction Act...more

Ward and Smith, P.A.

Be Mindful of Income Tax in Estate Planning, Particularly Basis

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Avoidance of estate taxes is one consideration in estate planning.  Under current law, however, estate tax issues generally affect only the wealthiest 1% of the population, but everyone should be mindful of income tax...more

Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C.

Small Business Owners May Qualify For The Special Use Valuation Method

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The need for estate planning is essential for small business owners who have most of their personal fortune tied up in the operation. This is compounded by the looming reduction of the federal gift and estate tax exemption...more

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Decisions, Decisions: Many Factors Go Into Deciding When to Transfer Wealth

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A critical estate planning decision is whether to transfer wealth during your lifetime or keep your assets in your estate and transfer your wealth to loved ones after your death. Some say it would be wise to make gifts now to...more

Jones & Keller, P.C.

Taking the Sting Out of “Death Taxes”

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There has been a lot of talk since September 2021 about the Build Back Better Act, which included some major tax increases. According to U.S. Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia, this Act is dead—and I think that is the most...more

Freeman Law

Grantor Trusts

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Under the Internal Revenue Code’s “grantor trust” rules, the grantor of a trust may be treated as the “owner” of all or part of the trust.  As such, the grantor is taxed on the trust’s income and reports its deductions...more

Blank Rome LLP

2022 California Estate and Tax Planning Newsletter

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Our annual estate and tax planning newsletter discusses certain concepts and techniques that should be considered in 2022 by our clients and friends in California. Perhaps the most important recent development was the failure...more

Morgan Lewis

IRS Announces Increased Gift and Estate Tax Exemption Amounts

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The Internal Revenue Service has announced that the annual gift tax exclusion is increasing next year due to inflation. After four years of being at $15,000, the exclusion will be $16,000 per recipient for 2022—the highest...more

Foster Garvey PC

House of Representatives 5376: Current Tax Legislation Pending in the U.S. House of Representatives

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...The federal tax laws are certainly about to change. With the need to raise revenue as a top priority for the Biden Administration, everyone is expecting dramatic changes to the Internal Revenue Code. Tax legislation is...more

Akerman LLP

Draft Legislation in U.S. House of Representatives Would Dramatically Alter Estate Planning Strategies

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On September 10, 2021, the U.S. House Committee on Ways and Means released a draft of proposed legislation that, if enacted into law, would reduce the estate tax exemption and significantly limit the effectiveness of certain...more

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U.S. House Proposals Would Significantly Impact Estate Planning for High Net Worth Individuals If Enacted

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The U.S. House Committee on Ways and Means’ tax proposals would significantly impact estate planning for high net worth individuals if enacted. Gift, estate and GST exemption amounts would be decreased; grantor trusts would...more

Bowditch & Dewey

Impact of House Ways and Means Tax Proposals for Trusts, Estates, and Retirement Accounts

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In this second blog post on the House Ways and Means Tax proposals, we address the proposed changes that will affect the taxation of trusts, estates, and retirement plans. As we discussed, on September 13, 2021, the...more

Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C.

Estate Planning Pitfall: You Don’t Meet the Tax Requirements For Splitting Gifts

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The annual gift tax exclusion is a powerful tool in the estate planning toolbox. When using your annual exclusion, you don’t owe any gift tax on amounts transferred to another person up to a specified limit. The limit is...more

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