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Tax News & Comment — May 2013
Posted in Asset Protection, Asset Protection Trusts, Criminal Penalties, Delaware Asset Protection Trusts, Divorce, Estate Litigation, Exclusion of Gain From Sale of Residence, Executor and Trustee Commissions, Federal Tax Litigation, Fiduciaries, Litigation, New York Criminal Tax, New York State Income Tax, NYS Dept. of Tax'n & Finance, NYS Penalties, NYS Tax Litigation, NYS Tax Litigation, Prenuptial Agreements, Property Transactions, Tax News & Comment, Treatises
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Tax Planning For Divorce
I. Introduction. In an action for divorce, property is subject to “equitable distribution” pursuant to Domestic Relations Law (DRL) §236. New York distinguishes between “marital” property, which is subject to equitable distribution, and “separate” property, which is not. The … Continue reading
Posted in Asset Protection, Divorce, Exclusion of Gain From Sale of Residence, Tax Planning
Tagged appreciated marital assets, asset protection, DRL 236, IRAs in divorce, IRC 1015, IRC 1041(b), IRC 1041(c), IRC 215, IRC 2516, IRC 2523, IRC 71, ny equitable distribution, ny marital property, ny separate property, o'brien v. o'brien, prenuptial agreement, price v. price, property transfer between divorcing spouses, QDRO, retirement plans in divorce, tax planning for divorce, transfers incident to divorce, Treas. Reg. 1.1041-1T
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Timing of Income and Deductions
The timing of income and deductions is of paramount importance in taxation. Just as a dollar today is worth more than a dollar a year from now, so too is a current deduction worth more than a future one, and … Continue reading
Regs Permit Flexibile Basis in Stock Sales
Normally, when one disposes of property, realized gain or loss is directly dependent upon basis. Being closely related to initial cost, basis is a tax attribute over which the taxpayer generally has little control at the time of the property’s … Continue reading
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Taxation of Property Transfers
The Internal Revenue Code taxes “gains derived from dealings in property.” However, two types of gains exist, and the Code taxes only one. “Realized” gains are not subject to taxation. This type of gain represents net appreciation in property that … Continue reading
Short Stock Sales
Currently, taxpayers can sell short securities which they own, and in so doing lock in economic gain but defer taxable gain indefinitely. Stocks exhibiting significant downside potential may be attractive candidates for short sales. To consummate a short sale, an … Continue reading
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Avoiding Boot Gain in Like Kind Exchanges
I. Introduction Circular 230 disclosure: Any tax advice herein is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used by any taxpayer, for the purpose of avoiding any penalties that may be imposed under the Internal Revenue Code. … Continue reading →