Category Archives: NYS DTF Matters

August Comment: NYS Estate, Gift & Trust Tax Update

Posted on August 4, 2014 by David L. Silverman, J.D., LL.M. (Taxation)

I. Introduction A number of important changes to New York estate, trust and gift tax law were recently enacted. Briefly, (i) the New York estate tax exemption will reach parity with the federal exemption by 2019; (ii) the federal estate … Continue reading →

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From Federal Courts, NYS Courts & NYS Tax Tribunals — August 2014

Posted on August 4, 2014 by David L. Silverman, J.D., LL.M. (Taxation)

I. From The Court of Appeals A unanimous Court of Appeals, reversing, dismissed the long-held interpretation by the Department of Taxation of Tax Law §605[b][1][b], in a dispute adjudicated first at the administrative level in the Division of Tax Appeals, … Continue reading →

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IRS & NYS DTF Matters — August 2014

Posted on August 4, 2014 by David L. Silverman, J.D., LL.M. (Taxation)

I.   IRS Matters – August 2014 On July 11, a second federal judge ordered the IRS to account for missing emails of former director Lois Lerner. U.S. District Court Judge Reggie Walton has demanded an affidavit from an “appropriate official” … Continue reading →

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