Fiscal Cliff › Year-End Tax Planning

Fiscal Cliff is a non-technical economic term used popularly to describe a series of tax increases and mandatory budget cuts set to occur at the beginning of 2013. The term "cliff" refers to the idea that such increases and cuts would be catastrophic to the fragile economy and consequently, force the economy off of a metaphorical cliff.

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The Family Investment Company - An Integrated Income and Estate Tax Planning Tool

by Gerald Nowotny on 12/17/2012

Overview - As we approach the edge of the fiscal cliff over the last two weeks of 2012, some of you may be wondering if there is any last minute tax planning that might be done to avoid sending a large check to Uncle...more

Tax Questions to Ask Yourself with the End of 2012 and the Fiscal Cliff Approaching [Video]

by LXBN on 12/3/2012

I'm sure there are people out there who, as we hit December, are saying to themselves, "Gee, this year really going by slowly—should be Spring 2013 already," but for the rest of us—the end of the year is rapidly approaching....more

Consider Taking Advantage of Opportunities in 2012 – Your Taxes May Rise in 2013

by The Law Offices of Marc J. Lane, a... on 12/1/2012

As of this writing, it’s difficult to speculate as to what U.S. income tax rates will be in the year 2013. This has become especially apparent due to the effect of the so-called “fiscal cliff” and the results of the November...more

Post-Election 2012 Tax Planning Alert: Practical Tax Planning Tips for You, Your Family and Your Business

by Duane Morris LLP on 11/27/2012

This Alert is designed to offer easy to understand and easy to implement year-end tax strategies in times of incredible tax uncertainty. This Alert is also designed to stimulate thought and inspire action during one of the...more

2012 Year End Tax Planning - The Time to Act is Now!

by Fein, Such, Kahn & Shepard, P.C. on 11/26/2012

With the fiscal cliff looming, year-end tax planning is even more difficult in 2012 than ever before. "Will they or won't they" is the question being asked of Congress. "Who knows" is my answer right now. ...more

Rappelling Down the Fiscal Cliff – Strategies for Cushioning the Fall – Part IV

by Gerald Nowotny on 11/26/2012

The Family Pension Plan - Overview: This “Cliff-Hanging” series has focused on strategies to reduce taxation for the current tax year and the impending fall off the Cliff next year. In case you are...more

Rappelling Down the Fiscal Cliff – Strategies for Cushioning the Fall – Part III

by Gerald Nowotny on 11/20/2012

Maximizing Charitable Strategies When Cash is Short 1. Overview - This series has focused on strategies to reduce taxation for the current tax year and the impending fall off the Cliff. This installment will...more

Rappelling Down the Fiscal Cliff – Strategies for Cushioning the Fall – Part II

by Gerald Nowotny on 11/14/2012

A. Overview - Part I of this series focused on the impact of impending tax increases following the Presidential Election for corporate executives and salaried professionals. Part II of the series will focus on...more

Rappelling Down the Fiscal Cliff – Strategies for Cushioning the Fall – Part I

by Gerald Nowotny on 11/9/2012

Ready, set, go! Following the Presidential election last night, the race is on for year-end tax planning and bracing for the fall off the fiscal cliff. While no one can tell exactly what the tax outcome will be after...more

Now or Never? Take Advantage of Gift Tax Exemption Limits

by Ronald Adams on 8/1/2012

Don't let Taxmageddon deprive you and your beneficiaries of valuable tax saving opportunities Unless Congress acts, at the end of 2012 a number of taxpayer-friendly provisions will expire, resulting in sharp increases in...more

Extraordinary Estate and Gift Tax Planning Window Might Close Before the End of the Year

by Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck on 7/2/2012

The very favorable estate and gift tax planning environment that currently exists could be nearing an end. This Client Alert will have special interest to anyone who has a sizable estate and wants to minimize their family’s...more

Estate Planning Opportunities Set to Expire in Six Months

by Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP on 6/28/2012

The next six months provide a short window of opportunity to make substantial gifts without incurring any gift tax. The Federal gift tax exemption is currently $5,120,000, enabling an individual to make aggregate lifetime...more

Super Committee May Target $5 Million Gift Tax Exemption for 2012

by Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP on 11/9/2011

As we wind up year 2011 and consider year-end tax planning, there may be an added incentive to accelerate your long-term gift planning to the end of 2011 instead of waiting until 2012. The so-called Super Committee may be...more

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Fiscal Cliff › Year-End Tax Planning

The Family Investment Company - An Integrated Income and Estate Tax Planning Tool

Tax Questions to Ask Yourself with the End of 2012 and the Fiscal Cliff Approaching [Video]

Consider Taking Advantage of Opportunities in 2012 – Your Taxes May Rise in 2013

Post-Election 2012 Tax Planning Alert: Practical Tax Planning Tips for You, Your Family and Your Business

2012 Year End Tax Planning - The Time to Act is Now!

Rappelling Down the Fiscal Cliff – Strategies for Cushioning the Fall – Part IV

Rappelling Down the Fiscal Cliff – Strategies for Cushioning the Fall – Part III

Rappelling Down the Fiscal Cliff – Strategies for Cushioning the Fall – Part II

Rappelling Down the Fiscal Cliff – Strategies for Cushioning the Fall – Part I

Now or Never? Take Advantage of Gift Tax Exemption Limits

Extraordinary Estate and Gift Tax Planning Window Might Close Before the End of the Year

Estate Planning Opportunities Set to Expire in Six Months

Super Committee May Target $5 Million Gift Tax Exemption for 2012

Tax Questions to Ask Yourself with the End of 2012 and the Fiscal Cliff Approaching [Video]

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