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Wealth Management Update - September 2024 - 2

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September 2024 AFRs and 7520 Rate - The September 2024 Section 7520 rate for use with estate planning techniques such as CRTs, CLTs, QPRTs and GRATs is 4.8%, a decrease from the August 2024 rate of 5.2%. The September...more

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Wealth Management Update - September 2024

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The September 2024 Section 7520 rate for use with estate planning techniques such as CRTs, CLTs, QPRTs and GRATs is 4.8%, a decrease from the August 2024 rate of 5.2%. The September applicable federal rate (“AFR”) for use...more

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[Podcast] Estate and Tax Planning for Globally Mobile Clients: Estate and trust planning by non-Americans for American family...

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Non-Americans who undertake estate and trust planning for their American citizen or resident family members should be aware of the unique tax issues that face Americans and consider these issues when doing their planning....more

Pierce Atwood LLP

Sunset and Cloudy Skies on Horizon for Federal Estate Taxation

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Estate planning and wealth transfer professionals have their eyes on the sky as the future of federal estate taxation grows increasingly nebulous. Background - The federal gift and estate tax exemption is the amount...more

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Maximize Your Legacy: Take Advantage of the High Estate and Gift Tax Exemption Sunset

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As part of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), the estate and gift tax exemption was doubled for tax years 2018-2025. In 2018, the exemption doubled from $5.49 million in 2017 to $11.18 million in 2018, and that amount has been...more

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Wealth Management Update - June 2024

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June 2024 Interest Rates for GRATs, Sales to Defective Grantor Trusts, Intra-Family Loans and Split-Interest Charitable Trusts - The June Section 7520 rate for use in estate planning techniques such as CRTs, CLTs, QPRTs...more

Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP

Legacy Matters (Spring 2024)

Welcome to the spring edition of Legacy Matters, Nutter’s private wealth and nonprofit newsletter focusing on estate planning and philanthropy topics. In this issue, we analyze charitable deductions and required recordkeeping...more

Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP

Scrutiny on Personal Use of Business Jets Intensifies: IRS to Conduct Audits

Initially, tracking systems were employed to monitor the private jet usage of celebrities like Taylor Swift. Now, similar scrutiny will extend to executives who utilize business aircraft for personal purposes while claiming...more

Pullman & Comley, LLC

Ringing in 2024 with Updates on Estate and Gift Taxes

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The New Year brings with it new estate and gift tax exemption and exclusion amounts.   In 2017, a new tax law doubled the federal estate and gift tax exemption. And that exemption amount has increased each year between 2018...more

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Time to Step Up? Florida’s Community Property Trust Act Worth A Look

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Unknown to many Floridians, Florida enacted the Community Property Trust Act which went into effect on July 1, 2021, and established the ability to convert non-community property into community property. The community...more

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West Coast Forum 2023 | Key Takeaways

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McDermott’s Private Client Practice led interactive discussions on a broad range of topics pertinent to ultra-high-net-worth families, their family office representatives and other advisors at our Private Client West Coast...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

The IRS Is Coming for Partnerships and High Net Wealth Individuals

The Internal Revenue Service plans to deploy thousands of new hires to expand audits of partnerships and high net wealth individuals. As part of a larger transformation at the agency, it is using some of the $60 billion in...more

Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP

Chasing the Sunset: Take Advantage of Wealth Transfer Opportunities prior to 2017 Estate Tax Cut Expiration

Wealthy American families are rushing to relinquish wealth before the end of 2025 when Trump’s 2017 estate tax cuts are set to expire. Families with a net worth of approximately $10 million or higher are working with their...more

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

Estate and Tax Planning 2023 Update: Act While You Can

Although the IRS is now on high alert for wealthy individuals, new and existing planning opportunities are available, such as tax-free gifts and other advantageous planning. Wealthy individuals and families should take...more

Greenberg Glusker LLP

Top Tax and Legal Considerations for Wealthy Families Going Global

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In recent years, we have seen high net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth families become, increasingly, “global citizens.” As families and their assets touch multiple jurisdictions, a myriad of issues become especially important...more

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Massachusetts Doubles Estate Tax Threshold as Part of $1 Billion Tax Reform Act

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On October 4, 2023, Massachusetts enacted a new law called “An Act to improve the Commonwealth’s competitiveness, affordability, and equity” (the “Act”). The Act makes several tax law changes relevant to Massachusetts...more

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IRS Warns High Income US Taxpayers and Millionaire Non-Filers

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The IRS has recently issued an ominous notice (#IR-2023-126) in which the IRS warns high income US taxpayers and millionaire non-filers that the IRS is targeting them to conduct audits, identify and collect undeclared income...more

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Wealth Management Update - June 2023

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June 2023 Interest Rates for GRATs, Sales to Defective Grantor Trusts, Intra-Family Loans and Split-Interest Charitable Trusts - The June Section 7520 rate for use in estate planning techniques such as CRTs, CLTs, QPRTs...more

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Wealth Management Update - May 2023

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May 2023 Interest Rates for GRATs, Sales to Defective Grantor Trusts, Intra-Family Loans and Split-Interest Charitable Trusts - The May Section 7520 rate for use in estate planning techniques such as CRTs, CLTs, QPRTs and...more

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Wealth Management Update - April 2023

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The April Section 7520 rate for use with estate planning techniques such as CRTs, CLTs, QPRTs and GRATs is 5.0%. The April applicable federal rate (“AFR”) for use with a sale to a defective grantor trust or intra-family loan...more

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

The States Come Marching In: Investors Ignore State Wealth Taxes at Their Peril

As President Biden reminded taxpayers in his recent State of the Union address, the federal government continues to pursue new taxes on high-net-worth individuals. While such efforts have foundered in Congress, causing many...more

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Wealth Management Update - February 2023

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February 2023 Interest Rates for GRATs, Sales to Defective Grantor Trusts, Intra-Family Loans and Split Interest Charitable Trusts - The February applicable federal rate (“AFR”) for use with a sale to a defective grantor...more

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So, You Want to Be a Billionaire? Tax Considerations for Winning the Mega Millions Jackpot

As of today, no one has successfully picked the right numbers to win the current Mega Millions. Based on current projections, it is scheduled to reach $1.35 Billion by the drawing on Friday, January 13, 2023. This is the...more

Williams Mullen

[Webinar] December 2022 Tax Forum - December 1st, 9:00 am - 10:00 am ET

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Join Williams Mullen for our Winter Tax Forum on Thursday, December 1, 2022, where Farhad Aghdami will provide an update on recent wealth transfer tax developments and Kevin Bender will provide an update on a new IRS revenue...more

Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP

The Estate Planner, November/December 2022

Rising rates spark interest in charitable remainder trusts - If you wish to leave a charitable legacy while generating income during your lifetime, a charitable remainder trust (CRT) may be a viable solution. In addition...more

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