by Brian Hare, CPA, CGMA | Sep 22, 2022 | Estate Planning, Tax
As a result of the current estate tax exemption amount ($12.06 million in 2022), many estates no longer need to be concerned with federal estate tax. Before 2011, a much smaller amount resulted in estate plans attempting to avoid it. But now, because many estates...
by Brian Hare, CPA, CGMA | Jul 26, 2018 | Estate Planning, Tax
The massive changes the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) made to income taxes have garnered the most attention. But the new law also made major changes to gift and estate taxes. While the TCJA didn’t repeal these taxes, it did significantly reduce the number of taxpayers...
by Brian Hare, CPA, CGMA | May 23, 2018 | Estate Planning
Most people are genuinely appreciative of an inheritance. But sometimes it may be too good to be true. While inherited property is typically tax-free to the recipient, this isn’t the case with an asset that’s considered income in respect of a decedent (IRD). If you...
by Brian Hare, CPA, CGMA | Mar 8, 2018 | Estate Planning
If you’re planning on buying a home that you one day wish to pass on to your adult children, a joint purchase can reduce estate tax liability, provided the children have sufficient funds to finance their portion of the purchase. With the gift and estate tax exemption...
