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Tax News & Comment — October 2012

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Tax News & Comment — October 2012

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2011 Tax and Estate Planning Decisions of Note

A.    Issues Arising Under IRC §2036 An important objective in estate tax planning is to transfer of assets out of one’s taxable estate, while retaining a degree of beneficial enjoyment over the transferred property. Where the IRS believes too much … Continue reading

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Tax News & Comment — February 2012

Tax News & Comment — February 2012

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Tax News & Comment — August 2011

VIEW IN PDF:  Tax News & Comment — August 2011 Approximately one million U.S. taxpayers have at least one financial account located in a foreign country. Many have not reported their offshore accounts to the IRS, a violation with possible … Continue reading

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Differing Tax Visions of President Obama and Governor Romney

Much has been made of the recent revelation that Governor Romney enjoyed a 14 percent tax rate on “carried interest,” which Congress permits to be reported as capital gain. Investors such as Mr. Romney pay a lower rate of tax … Continue reading

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Recent IRS Developments

A.      Recent IRS Developments Field audits of taxpayers with incomes exceeding $200,000 rose 34 percent in fiscal 2011 to 78,392. IRS Deputy Commissioner Steve Miller stated that “[w]e are looking more at taxpayers at these income levels because we … Continue reading

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Tax News & Comment — April 2011

View Issue: Tax News & Comment — April 2011 pril 14, 2011 I. ESTATE TAX RETURNS Calculation and remittance of federal and NYS estate tax is of primary concern in administering an estate. An estate tax return must be filed … Continue reading

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Post Mortem Estate & Income Tax Planning

View outline: Post Mortem Estate & Income Tax Planning Post Mortem Estate and Income Tax Planning Outline Post Mortem Estate & Income Tax Planning © 2011 David L. Silverman, J.D., LL.M. (Taxation) Law Offices of David L. Silverman 2001 Marcus … Continue reading

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Tax News & Comment — June, 2010

To view full issue: Tax News & Comment — June, 2010 To View Full Issue:  Tax News & Comment — June, 2010 The June, 2010 issue of Tax News & Comment, in “From Washington,”  discusses the new $56 billion tax … Continue reading

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Estate Planning in 2010: Treatise

Estate Planning in 2010: Treatise PDF:  Estate Planning Outline © 2010 David L. Silverman, J.D., LL.M. (Taxation) Law Offices of David L. Silverman 2001 Marcus Avenue, Suite 265A South Lake Success, NY 11042 (516) 466-5900 July 26, 2010 Estate Planning … Continue reading

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Marital Deduction Planning

PDF: Marital Deduction Planning.wpd I.    Review of Current Wills   The estate tax will resume no later than January 1, 2011. At that time, the exemption amount may be $1 million (if Congress fails to do anything), or it could … Continue reading

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Gift Planning in 2010

PDF:  Tax News & Comment — March 2010 I.    Introduction   Many taxpayers wish to transfer assets to their children during their lifetimes rather than at their death. Therefore, lifetime transfer planning remains important for reasons wholly independent from the … Continue reading

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House Passes $56 Billion “Tax Extenders” Bill

The House, on May 29, by a vote of 215-204, approved a $56 billion tax bill, the “American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act”. The Senate has already approved a similar measure. President Obama is expected to sign the bill. … Continue reading

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General Power of Appointment Can Neutralize Estate Tax

A general power of appointment is power of appointment that is exercisable in favor of the donee, the donee’s creditors, or the creditors of the donee’s estate. Under IRC § 2042, the value of property over which the donee possesses a general power of appointment at death is included in the donee’s estate. Continue reading

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