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THE WONDER YEARS WEBINAR
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Qualified Opportunity Zone Fund Investments
Episode 26: Talking Tax Reform and Executive Comp
Executive Compensation Packages – Interview with David Lagasse, Member, Mintz Levin
What Individuals and Businesses Need to Know About the American Taxpayer Relief Act
As we’re approaching year end, this is a good time to revisit the tax rules that apply to donating noncash property—including donations of digital assets....more
Charitable bequests are an essential aspect of philanthropic planning for high net worth individuals. When engaging in conversations with philanthropic clients, it is crucial to help them determine suitable assets for...more
Charitable Giving Update- According to a recent report on charitable giving, the number of donors at every level of giving dropped during the first three quarters of 2022. The number of new donors was down by over 19...more
A recent Tax Court case provides important guidance for donors and charities making and negotiating gifts of appreciated property. While generally donors who donate appreciated property to a public charity do not recognize...more
Summary: In this 49-page opinion the Tax Court addresses a deficiency arising from the charitable contribution of appreciated shares of stock in a closely held corporation to a charitable organization that administers...more
Business owners contemplating selling their companies often look to their tax advisers for options to reduce the potential tax impact upon sale. One option routinely considered is having the owner contribute a portion of the...more
2022 has been a busy year for most people. As this year is rushing toward the end, it is important ensure that you have taken advantage of the planning options available to you. Income Tax Planning Opportunities- The first...more
Although the recent crypto currency market correction has taken some luster off digital coins, the tax implications of owning and transferring these assets are still important to understand. Because crypto currency is not...more
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
During this election year, with the determination of the Senate seats not taking place until January 2021, taxpayers will be faced with uncertainty in their approach to planning. The outcome of the Senate will play a key role...more
For charitably inclined individuals, there is a significant amount of uncertainty brought on by possible policy shifts that may occur if former Vice President Joe Biden is elected and Democrats take a majority in the Senate....more
In the Beginning- From the dawn of recorded history, those who have the means have purchased or otherwise financed the work of those whom we call artists – talented individuals capable of producing what we call works of...more
On October 9, 2019, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued long-awaited guidance relating to transactions involving virtual currencies, such as cryptocurrencies. Aligned with the agency’s continuing efforts to enforce tax...more
2019 Key Pennsylvania Figures - Pennsylvania Inheritance Tax Rates: Transfers between spouses - 0% (jointly held property between spouses is not subject to tax). Transfers from child 21 or under to parent - 0%. ...more
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (the “Act”) was signed into law by President Donald Trump on December 22, 2017. The Act changes many provisions of the Internal Revenue Code, from individual and business provisions, to...more
If you have been looking for ways to give back this summer, you might want to try something different. The majority of people donate to charitable organizations through gifts of cash, but this may not be the most...more
It’s impossible to predict what any future president will do, or what Congress will approve. But in light of comments president-elect Donald J. Trump made on the campaign trail, and given that Grand Old Party members will...more
People.com is reporting that Amber Heard, who received a $7 million settlement in her divorce from Johnny Depp this week, is donating the entire $7 million settlement to charities with “a particular focus to stop violence...more
In the early morning hours of January 1, 2013, the Senate approved the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 (the “Act”) by a vote of 89-8. Less than 24 hours later, the House of Representatives also approved the Act by a vote...more
Now that a deal averting the fiscal cliff has finally been reached, many of the tax and planning issues that have been mired in uncertainty for the past two years (and even longer in some cases) may be resolved. Numerous tax...more
On January 2, President Barack Obama signed into law the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012, H.R. 8 (ATRA), preserving many of the key tax provisions passed during the George W. Bush presidency, which were scheduled to...more
Summary - President Obama on January 2, 2013 signed into law the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 (the “Act”). The Act extends certain tax rates, tax credits, and other provisions previously enacted by other tax...more
The new federal tax bill establishes permanent income, estate, gift and generation-skipping transfer tax provisions that present additional planning opportunities for 2013 and beyond. ...more
On New Year’s Day 2013, the “American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012” (the Act) was enacted to avoid the impact of automatic “fiscal cliff” tax increases. The Act, effective January 1, 2013, retains and makes permanent the...more