estate tax

March/April 2021 Tax Tips

March/April 2021 Tax Tips

Using qualified small business stock to attract investors For businesses in need of funding, qualified small business stock (QSBS) can be a powerful tool for attracting investment capital. It entices…

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Connecting your succession plan to your estate plan

Connecting Your Succession Plan to Your Estate Plan

For any business owner, contractors included, putting together a succession plan may seem like an overwhelming task. Often, among the most difficult things to conceptualize is precisely how to connect…

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estate tax

Why It’s Important to Plan for Income Taxes as Part of Your Estate Plan

As a result of the current estate tax exemption amount ($11.58 million in 2020), many estates no longer need to be concerned with federal estate tax. Before 2011, a much…

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fair market basis rules

Take Advantage of a “Stepped-Up Basis” When You Inherit Property

If you’re planning your estate, or you’ve recently inherited assets, you may be unsure of the “cost” (or “basis”) for tax purposes. Fair market value rules Under the fair market…

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tax tips

March/April 2020 Tax Tips

Businesses: It’s time to revisit your sales tax obligations It’s been more than a year and a half since the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in South Dakota v. Wayfair that…

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refuse inheritance qualified disclaimer

5 Good Reasons to Turn Down an Inheritance

You may use a qualified disclaimer to refuse a bequest from a loved one. Doing so will cause an asset to bypass your estate and go to the next beneficiary…

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Thinking About Moving to Another State in Retirement? Don’t Forget About Taxes

When you retire, you may consider moving to another state — say, for the weather or to be closer to your loved ones. Don’t forget to factor state and local…

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