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IRS & NYS DTF Matters: Recent Developments & 2013 Regs. & Rulings of Note
I. IRS Matters Final Regulations For Health Insurance As of January 1, IRC § 5000A requires that all “non-exempt” individuals obtain “minimum essential healthcare coverage.” Final regulations governing penalties for noncompliance have been issued. (T.D. 9632). The regulations provide, inter … Continue reading
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Tagged delaware nongrantor trusts, Health Insurance Regulations, irs, late s corporation election, mcneil v. Pennsylvania, net investment income tax, nys suspension of drivers' license tax, nys warrantless income executions, option reporting for brokers mandatory, PLR 201310002, regulations for tangible property, relief from unnecessary qtip elections, Rev. Proc. 2013-35, Taylor v. NYS Tax Commission, treasury
Summary of Tax Changes Under American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012
(1) Ordinary Income. Beginning in the 2013 taxable year, single taxpayers with ordinary income over $400,000 and married taxpayers filing jointly whose income exceeds $450,000 will be subject to a new higher 39.6 percent tax rate. [These … Continue reading
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Second Term Blues Visit President Obama
Congress Grants One Year Reprieve For Affordable Care Payments President Obama has suffered a precipitous decline in his approval rating since late April, when that indicator was at 50 percent. Today, Mr. Obama enjoys the approval of only 45 percent … Continue reading
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Recent IRS Developments — October 2031
I. Taxpayer Advocate Issues 2014 Report National Taxpayer Advocate Nina Olson recently issued a report detailing the issues on which the Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) will focus during the fiscal 2014 tax year. IR-2013-63. The Taxpayer Advocate is required by … Continue reading
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Tax News & Comment — October 2013
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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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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 →