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Offit Kurman

Not Realizing the True Value of “Stuff”

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For federal estate and gift tax purposes, transfers are valued at the “fair market value” of the asset on the date of transfer. One of the more common estate tax audit issues is the failure to properly report the value of...more

Bowditch & Dewey

A “Thriller” in Tax Court: The Estate of Michael Jackson and IRS Dispute Valuation of Pop Star’s Image

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How much were the late King of Pop’s name and image worth when he died? His estate put the figure at $2,105 but the IRS believes the value is at least $434 million. That’s a huge discrepancy and with penalties and interest...more

Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C.

Insight on Estate Planning - October/November 2016

Gift giving made easy - Annual exclusion reduces your taxable estate - How can you reduce the size of your taxable estate? There are many ways to accomplish this objective, including the use of irrevocable trusts...more

Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C.

Limited Window Opens on Massachusetts Tax Amnesty

The Massachusetts Department of Revenue has just issued the rules governing the 60-day Tax Amnesty Program included in Massachusetts’s fiscal year budget. If a taxpayer qualifies for the Program, the Commissioner will waive...more

Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP

Incorrect Advice To Executor Results In Expensive Education

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In the recent opinion of Estate of John R.H. Thouron v. U.S. (DC PA 11/7/2012), the district court reminded fiduciaries that they remain responsible for filing returns and paying taxes despite getting bad advice from legal...more

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