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Rev. Rul. 85-13: Is There a Limit to Disregarding Disregarded Entities?

I.     Introduction Although the federal estate tax is not extinct, with the combined marital exemption now north of $10 million, it is an endangered species. Recently, Governor Cuomo signaled his intent — likely to be affirmed by State Republicans — … Continue reading

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Taxation of Grantor Trusts

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Asset Sales to Grantor Trusts: Antidote to New Estate Tax?

PDF:   Sales of Assets to Defective Grantor Trusts I.     Introduction   Asset sales to grantor trusts exploit income tax provisions enacted to prevent income shifting by capitalizing on different definitions of “transfer” for transfer and income tax purposes. The objective … Continue reading

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