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2012 Taxpayer Relief Act & Tax Outlook for 2013
View in PDF: Tax News & Comment — February 2013 2012 Taxpayer Relief Act & Tax Outlook for 2013 I. Overview of Act On January 2, President Obama signed the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 (the Act) into law, … 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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2009 Gift & Estate Tax Decisions of Note
2009 Gift & Estate Tax Decisions of Note
FAMILY DISCOUNT ENTITIES: INCOME TAX CONSIDERATIONS
FLPs (and LLCs) are ideal holding entities for family assets since fractional discounts yield substantial transfer tax savings. While the income tax treatment of asset transfers to and from these “flow thru” entities is generally placid, income tax planning should not be relegated to a mere afterthought. Continue reading
Valuation Discounts for LLCs
LLCs possess the desirable corporate attribute of limited liability, and the valuable “flow thru” partnership tax attribute. New York’s LLC statute, although containing default terms, permits customization of the operating agreement. The LLC form therefore provides the opportunity for members to structure the management, tax classification and capital structure of the entity to suit the members’ needs. Continue reading
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