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Supreme Court of the United States Internal Revenue Service Valuation

The United States Supreme Court is the highest court of the United States and is charged with interpreting federal law, including the United States Constitution. The Court's docket is largely discretionary... more +
The United States Supreme Court is the highest court of the United States and is charged with interpreting federal law, including the United States Constitution. The Court's docket is largely discretionary with only a limited number of cases granted review each term.  The Court is comprised of one chief justice and eight associate justices, who are nominated by the President and confirmed by the Senate to hold lifetime positions. less -
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What Private Companies and Family Offices Need to Consider in 2025

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Across all industries, private companies, family offices, and their owners and management teams face rapidly evolving challenges, opportunities, and risks in the dynamic environment that is 2025. Here are 11 issues that...more

Allen Barron, Inc.

Tax and Estate Planning for Small Business Owners and S Corporations with No Employees

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Many small business owners mistakenly believe business succession planning and estate planning is for those with substantial wealth. This is simply a myth which does not reflect the nature of business or home ownership....more

Levenfeld Pearlstein, LLC

Redemption Agreements and Life Insurance Proceeds: What the SCOTUS Decision in Connelly Means for Closely Held Businesses

Many closely held businesses have shareholder buy/sell redemption agreements. These agreements are critical to maintaining business continuity when a key shareholder exits the company. When the redemption agreement is...more

Foster Swift Collins & Smith

Business Owners: How to Avoid Additional Estate Taxes after Connelly v. Commissioner

In early June, the Supreme Court issued an opinion that clarifies how company-owned life insurance impacts the value of the company for estate tax purposes. As a business owner, you may need to re-evaluate the use of those...more

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP

Connelly Decision: Supreme Court Rules Company-Owned Life Insurance Must Be Included in Estate Valuation

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A recent Supreme Court decision means that owners of closely held companies with company-owned life insurance policies should take extra precautions to avoid an unexpectedly large estate tax bill from the IRS....more

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Supreme Court Confirms Life Insurance Proceeds Received by Corporation Increase Estate Tax Value of Decedent’s Shares

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The June 6 unanimous ruling by the United States Supreme Court in Connelly v. United States creates a significant change for closely held businesses planning to utilize life insurance proceeds to fund buy-sell agreements....more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Skadden's 2020 Insights

Despite political and economic uncertainties, markets and deal activity were resilient in 2019, and strong fundamentals remain in place heading into 2020. Companies continue to face a challenging litigation and enforcement...more

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The ERISA Litigation Newsletter - September 2015

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Editor's Overview - It has been a little more than one year since the U.S. Supreme Court altered the legal landscape for litigating ERISA breach of fiduciary duty claims relating to the investment in employer stock...more

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Legal Alert: The 2013 Tax Litigation Year in Review: Important Events

As we look forward to 2014, we take a look back at the top 10 important tax controversy issues making the news in 2013 that may have continuing importance in the future....more

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