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The United States Supreme Court is the highest court of the United States and is charged with interpreting federal law, including the United States Constitution. The Court's docket is largely discretionary... more +
The United States Supreme Court is the highest court of the United States and is charged with interpreting federal law, including the United States Constitution. The Court's docket is largely discretionary with only a limited number of cases granted review each term.  The Court is comprised of one chief justice and eight associate justices, who are nominated by the President and confirmed by the Senate to hold lifetime positions. less -
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Tax and Estate Planning for Small Business Owners and S Corporations with No Employees

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Many small business owners mistakenly believe business succession planning and estate planning is for those with substantial wealth. This is simply a myth which does not reflect the nature of business or home ownership....more

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Unanimous Supreme Court Determines Company-Owned Life Insurance Increases Fair Market Value

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On June 6, 2024, the Supreme Court held 9-to-0 in Connelly v. United States that company-owned life insurance increases the company’s fair market value for estate tax purposes, and the company’s obligation to redeem a...more

UB Greensfelder LLP

The U.S. Supreme Court’s Decision in Connelly Impacts Estate Tax Valuations of Closely Held Businesses

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The Supreme Court’s recent decision in Thomas A. Connelly et al. v. United States has significant implications for certain closely held business owners. The decision is important especially for those with, or planning to buy,...more

Foster Swift Collins & Smith

Business Owners: How to Avoid Additional Estate Taxes after Connelly v. Commissioner

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In early June, the Supreme Court issued an opinion that clarifies how company-owned life insurance impacts the value of the company for estate tax purposes. As a business owner, you may need to re-evaluate the use of those...more

Warner Norcross + Judd

Connelly v. United States Decision Affects Life Insurance for Closely Held Business Owners

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On June 6, 2024, the United States Supreme Court issued its opinion regarding Connelly, as Executor of the Estate of Connelly v. United States. This final decision will directly impact all closely held business owners that...more

Perkins Coie

Supreme Court Clarifies Estate Tax Consequences for Closely Held Company

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The Supreme Court of the United States issued an important ruling on June 6, 2024, clarifying the federal tax consequences of certain succession plans for closely held businesses. The Court held in Connelly v. United States,...more

Burns & Levinson LLP

Client Advisory: Valuing Closely-Held Stock for Estate Tax Purposes | Connelly v. U.S.

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Connelly v. United States involved determining the fair market value of a closely-held corporation for purposes of estate taxation. A corporation, owned by two brothers, was obligated to buy back the shares of the first to...more

DarrowEverett LLP

Buy, Sell, Pay Taxes: SCOTUS Decision Places Its Own Premium on Buy-Sell Insurance

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All U.S. closely held businesses just received a warning from the highest court in the land that they should review their succession plans (or else risk a higher tax bill for the estates of their owners). On June 6, 2024, the...more

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