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Under Section 663(b) of the Internal Revenue Code, any distribution by an estate or trust within the first 65 days of the tax year can be treated as having been made on the last day of the preceding tax year. Using this rule to treat any distribution by an estate or trust can provide a possible opportunity for tax savings.

As negotiations continue, the latest text of the proposed reconciliation bill, titled Build Back Better Act, is void of many of the prior proposed tax changes that would have upended estate planning.

On Monday, September 13, 2021, the House Ways and Means Committee released the text for proposed tax changes to be incorporated in a budget reconciliation bill called the Build Back Better Act. The 881-page text includes several significant changes to income and transfer taxes that could drastically change estate, gift, and individual income tax pl...

In May 2021, the Treasury Department released its General Explanations of the Biden administration’s fiscal year 2022 revenue proposals, commonly referred to as the “Green Book.” They seek a dramatic increase in revenue through an increase in corporate and individual income tax rates and other revisions to the Internal Revenue Cod...

The SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022, signed into law by President Joe Biden on December 29, 2022, makes significant changes to the administration and taxation of retirement plans. It addresses many practical concerns that surfaced after the passage of the original SECURE Act in 2019 and during the pandemic. Some of the key changes, including the rules for s...

Sometimes leaving an inheritance to a loved one who has a disability can do more harm than good, if the proper safeguards are not in place. A supplemental needs trust, also known as a special needs trust, can help provide for these beneficiaries.

Among its many provisions, the American Rescue Plan COVID relief addresses paid sick and family leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) and makes temporary but significant changes to COBRA coverage. A short (and high-level) summary of the changes are provided to show the effect on covered employers and employees.

Lawmakers have passed the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) to help in the ongoing fight against fraud, corruption, terrorism financing, and money laundering. The CTA contains significant new federal reporting obligations, and it may have an especially onerous impact on estate planning for those who accomplish their planning goals through the u...

Disagreements and discord can arise when it comes to your family vacation home, a unique asset that symbolizes important memories and family connections. For this reason, you should specifically address the vacation home in your estate plan to avoid hard feelings and even disputes. With thoughtful and proactive planning, a family can avoid many of ...