On September 13, 2021, the House Ways and Means Committee formally released its proposed tax provisions to be incorporated into the broader budget reconciliation bill it hopes will pass in the near future (the “Tax...more
Interest rates that are used for loans to family members, loans to trusts and to value gifts to certain trusts have been further reduced as a result of market conditions driven by the COVID-19 pandemic. These historically low...more
As each of us copes with the ongoing challenges posed by COVID-19, we hope this finds you and your families safe and healthy. It can be difficult to think beyond the moment when faced with the daily anxiety and uncertainty...more
4/3/2020
/ CARES Act ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Estate Planning ,
Gift Tax ,
Gift-Tax Exemption ,
Income Taxes ,
Relief Measures ,
Retirement Funds ,
Tax Relief ,
Time Extensions ,
Transfer of Assets
On December 22, 2017, President Trump signed into law new tax legislation (the “2017 Tax Bill”). The 2017 Tax Bill makes sweeping changes to the U.S. tax code, including a reduction in corporate tax rates, significant changes...more
1/2/2018
/ 529 Plans ,
Charitable Donations ,
Estate Planning ,
Estate Tax ,
Generation-Skipping Transfer ,
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act ,
Tax Deductions ,
Tax Exemptions ,
Tax Reform ,
Transfer Taxes ,
Trusts
After years of anticipation, the U.S. IRS recently issued Proposed Treasury Regulations that would, if enacted in their current form, substantially eliminate most valuation discounts for family-controlled entities and result...more
9/9/2016
/ Business Succession ,
Business Valuations ,
Closely Held Businesses ,
Comment Period ,
Estate Planning ,
Estate Tax ,
Family Businesses ,
Family Limited Partnerships ,
Gift Tax ,
IRC Section 2704 ,
IRS ,
Limited Liability Company (LLC) ,
Partnerships ,
Proposed Regulation ,
Succession Planning ,
Transfer of Assets ,
Transfer Taxes ,
U.S. Treasury