With more business families going global, it’s imperative that family businesses consider the tax implications as well as the business and personal factors when planning a family business transfer. In this report, KPMG offers two case studies on taxing family business transfers and the significant disparities between tax regimes. The report also compares the vastly different tax implications of transferring the family business through gifting during the owner’s lifetime (including on retirement) and through inheritance across 57 countries, territories, and jurisdictions worldwide.
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For income earned in 2023 and tax returns filed in 2024, this reference guide provides information on the tax rate schedules, exemptions, and contributions to savings plans.
Year-end provides a chance to review your tax situation to mitigate liabilities and leverage opportunities. Join FOX for a panel discussion on important items that US and Canadian taxpayers and their advisors should consider. This year, potential changes in tax laws, rising interest rates, and a challenging financial environment are all creating considerations to keep in mind. Don’t miss this timely discussion.
This guidebook takes a critical look at significant challenges and opportunities in family office operations and offers comprehensive guidance with a future-focused lens. Gain expert insight, strategies, and best practices on the top-of-mind issues that include strengthening your cybersecurity, leveraging your technology, the role of the chief investment officer, starting a direct investment function, and choosing an appropriate trustee.
Don’t miss this in-depth tax, trust, and estate planning update. Recent trust and estate litigation cases will be examined, as well as trust and fiduciary state laws. Current UHNW tax audit practices will be addressed in addition to a discussion on how to manage the tax challenges that come along with states trying to tax beneficiaries who live in different locations than their trusts. Discover what to watch out for and what you should consider doing to protect the clients you serve.
FOX’s annual estate planning webcast will lead participants through a thoughtful discussion of some of the most important topics and developments that were covered at the 56th Annual Heckerling Institute on Estate Planning. Key legislative, regulatory, and case law updates impacting ultra-high net worth families and their family offices will be covered. Carl C. Fiore, Managing Director, Andersen US National Tax Office Kristin Yokomoto, Partner, BakerHostetler Scott Winget, Enterprise Market Leader, FOX
Sometimes, portfolios are so focused on returns that tax efficiency gets pushed to the back burner. But proposed changes to tax law under the Biden administration—and the related debates—have brought renewed focus to the tax impact of portfolio decisions. That makes now a good time to review some of key techniques to help manage your investment taxes.
For many individuals, philanthropy is one of the more gratifying parts of estate planning. Adding in a multigenerational component—one that involves the family’s needs, interests, assets, and goals—can make it even more meaningful and compelling. With the focus on the family and through open channels of communication, philanthropy can be an excellent vehicle for transmitting family values and working together.