** This blog was updated on 4/16/20 to reflect May IRS minimum interest rates ** Prior to a few weeks ago, the economy was humming along for most industry sectors; businesses were growing revenue and earnings; and market multiples were strong. Due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, the past few...
Read MoreOne of the many areas the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) impacts includes the treatment of nonresident aliens as potential current beneficiaries of an Electing Small Business Trust (ESBT). Historically, each potential current beneficiary of an ESBT had to be a U.S. citizen or resident for the trust...
Read MoreThe Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization and Job Creations Act of 2010 introduced for the first time the concept of portability of the federal estate tax exclusion between spouses. When enacted, it was meant to apply only to estates of decedents dying before January 1, 2013. However...
Read MoreAs always, there is a lot going on in the tax world that impacts businesses and their owners, this year in particular due to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. It was my privilege to again serve as editor of the AICPA’s Tax Adviser August Tax Clinic, a special section in the professional journal...
Read MoreWhile cryptocurrencies have become a popular investment vehicle, there is still much ambiguity regarding how to treat the emerging asset class for tax purposes. Taxation of cryptocurrencies is complicated at any level, be it partnership, corporation or other. However, it's also important to...
Read MoreThe 529 education savings plan is often a great way to help children or other beneficiaries pay for educational expenses. And thanks to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, some of the expenses covered now include those beginning as early as kindergarten. >> Learn more about how 529 plans work...
Read MoreUp until the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act passed in 2017, many taxpayers used 529 education savings plans as a tax-free way to save for their children’s or other beneficiaries’ college education. However, beginning January 1, 2018, those funds can be used for any qualified educational...
Read MoreThe passing of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) brought about significant changes to the estate planning arena, doubling the lifetime exemption through December 31, 2025. While fewer taxpayers will find themselves with taxable estates over the next eight years, asset protection via a trust &mdash...
Read MoreSection 199A of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) allows up to a 20 percent deduction on qualified pass-through business income to all noncorporate taxpayers — including trusts and estates. The IRS recently issued guidance clarifying many provisions within the new code section...
Read MoreA divorce often brings to light a multitude of issues — from financial to legal to emotional. While it might not be on the top of your list during the transition, complying with the IRS on your next tax return means understanding how your carryforwards may be split when your joint return...
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