On July 8, 2022, the IRS released Revenue Procedure 2022-32, which provides a simpler method for estates with widows or widowers to elect portability of the deceased spousal unused exclusion (DSUE). When a spouse dies with unused lifetime gift and estate-tax exclusion amounts, it is often a decision for the executor and the widow or […]
The thought of an IRS audit can strike fear and loathing in any law-abiding U.S. taxpayer. As the recipient of an examination notice from the IRS, it is the taxpayer who shoulders the responsibility to prove that previously filed tax returns were both complete and accurate. This burden of proof does not lie with the […]
The U.S.’s EB-2 visa program offers foreign pilots a unique pathway toward lawful permanent residence in the U.S. However, without proper planning in advance of stepping foot on American soil, that path can be plagued with a variety of expensive tax traps. Whether your stay in the U.S. is temporary or a part of a […]
Home prices across the country have hit record highs over the past few years as the number of homes for sale has remained in short supply. While this rising demand has been good news for sellers looking for big profits, it has also resulted in larger tax bills for many. Potential Exclusion of Taxable Gains […]
One of the most basic tenets of tax efficiency is tax-loss harvesting, or the practice of selling underperforming investments and creating a capital loss that you can then use to offset capital gains and ultimately reduce the amount of income subject to tax. Despite the simplicity of this concept, there is a myriad of complexities […]
In this episode Director of Tax Services Jeff Mutnik explains when someone needs an estate plan and the potential tax and legacy value in creating a plan, including avoiding probate and trusts you can control before and after death.
The pandemic has spurred a tsunami of entrepreneurial new businesses. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, a record 5.4 million new business applications were filed in 2021, compared to 4.4. million in 2020 compared to 3.5 million before the pandemic in 2019. Whether these ventures will prove successful remains to be seen, but each one […]
Congratulations! You filed your tax return (or requested a filing extension) and paid your tax liabilities by the April deadline. However, there are circumstances for which you may need to amend your return and/or attempt to reduce your tax liabilities for the current year. Following are some tips to keep in mind after filing your […]
Individuals participating in high-deductible health plans (HDHPs) will be able to contribute more of their pre-tax earnings to health savings accounts (HSAs) in 2023 and yield related tax and savings benefits. The IRS recently announced it will increase the annual HSA contribution limits that qualify for a full tax deduction in 2023 to $3,850 (up […]
In this episode Director of International Tax Services Art Dichter explains when foreign trusts are useful and how they play into tax planning.