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Interest in collective investment trusts (CITs) as plan investment options is steadily accelerating. As part of this growing attention, CIT governance practices, and the policies and procedures banks and trust companies use to govern their CIT offerings, are emerging as factors that may warrant consideration by plan fiduciaries when making plan inv...

The Biden administration’s fiscal year 2023 budget blueprint that was released on March 28, and it consisted of a mix of familiar proposals and brand-new initiatives that reflect the President’s policy objectives. The familiar included calls for increasing the top corporate tax rate to 28% and the individual rate to 39.6%. Among the new...

Non-fungible Tokens (NFT) now represent a broad class of investments, from collectibles to more financial-type assets. As the applications advance, the existing consensus on the tax treatment of NFTs may change. While there is limited guidance from the IRS, there are considerations for creators and investors to keep in mind.

New regulations proposed by the IRS seek to address the basic exclusion amount for estate and gift taxes which was doubled in 2017 under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The doubling of the exemption is scheduled to sunset on January 1, 2026. When this occurs, how can a donor lock in the increased exemption for years 2018 through 2025? New proposed regul...

Over the past decade, the Tennessee legislature has taken significant actions to provide a more practical statutory framework for trust administration. With the latest enhancements to the Tennessee's Uniform Trust Code, key revisions include changes to petition for approval of final accounting, discharge of fiduciary liability upon change of tr...

A meaningful wealth planning strategy embodies your vision, hopes, and personality, all to ensure you are financially well situated over your lifetime. By developing a solid blueprint, you can provide yourself and your loved ones with a secure future. First, begin with making sure your foundation is strong, then ask yourself what you are tryin...

For the charitably inclined individuals and families who are exploring ways to reduce their tax expose and maximize their charitable impact in 2022, there are eight tax-smart tips for charitable giving in 2022.

As the owner of a closely held business, proper planning will ensure that, if something happens to you, your business interest is transferred according to wishes. Having a buy-sell agreement in place is only half the battle. Funding your agreement ensures that there is money available to purchase a departing owner’s business interest in the e...

A Net Income with Makeup Charitable Remainder Unitrust (NIMCRUT) is a unique wealth planning strategy and is an effective means to maximize after-tax returns, as well as benefiting charities in certain circumstances common to high net-worth families and individuals. This article outlines some ideal circumstances and illustrates the significant diff...

Without proper planning, digital assets could be lost. For executors, a challenge is often just determining whether digital assets are in the decedent's estate, and then determining the powers and terms for accessing and administering them on the beneficiaries' behalf. An inventory checklist of the broad-based digital footprint is provided ...

Each new year brings with it new tax-savings opportunities. This year, a list of strategies and tips to consider in your tax planning are provided, including charts showing the federal estate and gift tax exemptions and exclusions for 2022.

In this Tax Outlook Survey, 150 tax executives were polled on questions ranging from their tax planning strategies to their views on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives. The findings indicate that the recently enacted and proposed tax policy changes continue to pose challenges to tax executives and their teams as they strive to ...

Compound growth over time—uneroded by taxes—is key to amassing substantial wealth, and that’s where dynasty trusts come in. It’s designed to minimize taxes over multiple generations. When done correctly, dynasty trusts can leave an enduring and significant financial legacy for generations to come.

Too often, taxes are only thought of once or twice a year, but the reality is that an effective tax plan is considered year-round and on a multi-year basis. Tim Steffen, Baird’s Director of Tax Planning, shares his insights on common tax planning misconceptions, when and why to consider tax planning, and how to respond to legislative changes ...

A Charitable Lead Annuity Trust (CLAT) is an effective means to reduce current income taxes, transfer wealth to a family free of gift and estate tax, and benefit charity. Here is an illustration of a specific tax planning technique that might be valuable.