Federal tax reform has potentially and perhaps unexpectedly increased the tax liability for families by destroying the deduction for investment expenses. However, the recent United States Tax Court decision on the Lender Management case may provide an opportunity for family offices to maintain deductibility for legitimate business expenses under the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) 162 instead of Section 122. Therefore, family offices desiring to deduct expenses may want their facts to closely mirror those of Lender Management, LLC and to consider restructuring.
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Many employers and family offices find performance reviews can be a challenging task. But with a new take—one that turns a performance review into a career conversation—it can become an opportunity to establish a healthy dialogue that provides space to exchange feedback, assess performance, and “take the temperature” of the manager and staff. The time spent with your team is valuable, as well as critical to the success and cohesiveness of your organization, business, office, or home.
This is the report of findings of the 2018 FOX Multi-Family Office and Wealth Advisor Study.The full report is only available to firms that participated in the study. If your firm participated, please contact your FOX Relationship Manager to obtain a copy of the report. The study represents FOX’s best and most current thinking on the direction of Ultra High Net Worth (UHNW) business. The report is presented in three sections, with key takeaways identified for each as follows:
In this interactive session, we’ll examine how adopting a listening framework and developing the skills to listen strategically can help elevate your effectiveness as an advisor. We’ll then connect the dots with real life examples of how executives have successfully applied a listening framework to communicate and resonate with clients and colleagues authentically, resulting in an immediate positive impact on their relationships. Armed with these new skills, you’ll also have a chance to practice with your peers in an interactive dialogue session.
Transformation of the Ultra-Wealth Business
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How Clients, Employees and Pricing are Making an ImpactWe are entering a transformative period for the ultra-wealth business. It is driven by a tectonic shift of demographics that is leading to an enormous transfer of wealth, monetization of private businesses, and a new workforce that will define the future.
After decades of anticipation, the tectonic shift of demographics that would lead to the enormous transfer of wealth, monetization of private businesses and the ushering in of a new workforce are here. Based on FOX’s most recent research and insights, Karen Rush, Managing Director of Membership, and David Toth, Managing Director of Wealth Advisors, shared their perspectives on what ways ultra-wealth advisors are seeing their business transform.
Have you ever been asked to manage another person’s property and finances? Perhaps a family member named you as agent under a durable power of attorney, so that you can manage his finances if he becomes disabled. Maybe an elderly neighbor added your name to her bank accounts because physical limitations prevent her from leaving the house and she needs you to handle her banking. Helping a person in need is commendable, but you should understand the legal implications and risks before you accept and start to act.
Forthcoming Regulations to Close "S Corporation" Loophole Under New Carried Interest Rules
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Section 1061 of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act imposes a new three-year holding period for gains derived by a partnership that are passed through to the holder of a carried interest to qualify as long-term gains. This change is effective for any allocations of income or sales of carried interests on or after January 1, 2018, and it applies to newly-granted carried interests and existing carried interests alike.
Identifying and Avoiding Tax Scams
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Every year during tax season the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) releases the “Dirty Dozen” list of tax scams. With the increased number of data breaches, it is important to remain vigilant when sharing your personal data and responding to demands for tax payments. Here are some tips to help you avoid tax scams and identity theft.
Carried Interests and Investment Management Fees: Certain Tax Reform Changes for Fund Managers
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Family office investment vehicles often are organized as limited partnerships or LLCs treated as partnerships for federal income tax purposes. Typically, the manager of such a partnership receives an interest in the partnership’s profits (a carried interest) in connection with the management services, in addition to management fees paid by the partnership. With the new Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, the tax treatment of such carried interests and management fees have changed.