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Your Estate Plan: Don’t Forget About Income Tax Planning

RogerRossmeisl

Before 2011, a much smaller amount resulted in estate plans attempting to avoid it. Now, because many estates won’t be subject to estate tax, more planning can be devoted to saving income taxes for your heirs. Note: The federal estate tax exclusion amount is scheduled to sunset at the end of 2025.

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A Crucial Window for Estate Planning: Preparing for 2026 Changes

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The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA) brought about substantial changes to the tax landscape, significantly increasing the lifetime estate and gift tax exemption amounts ($13.61 This strategy balances the benefits of current tax law with the need for financial flexibility and security. million for individuals and $27.22

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2023 Year-End Tax Planning Strategies for the Real Estate and Construction Industry

Cherry Bekaert

Contributor: Chelsea Payne , Senior Manager, Tax Services As the end of the year approaches, strategic planning remains crucial for taxpayers looking to optimize their financial positions and set the stage for a strong start in the upcoming fiscal year. Each state has different eligibility requirements and PTE election regimes.

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Take Advantage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Provisions Before They Sunset

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Estate and gift tax considerations As of 2023, individuals can currently transfer up to $12.92 million (either during your life or as part of your estate) without triggering federal gift taxes or estate taxes. In addition, the death benefit paid out to your beneficiaries is income that’s also considered tax-free.

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Going, Going…Gone: Will Medicare Tax Liability Strike Out Shohei Ohtani’s Annual Salary?

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The benefit to the Dodgers under this agreement is that under the MLB’s collective bargaining agreement, the calculation of the luxury tax under a deferred agreement is based on the present value of the contract and therefore the Dodgers would save annually $24 million of his annual $70 million salary towards the luxury tax threshold.

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Shohei Ohtani’s Deferred Compensation Comes With Shocking Tax Obligations

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The benefit to the Dodgers under this agreement is that under the MLB’s collective bargaining agreement, the calculation of the luxury tax under a deferred agreement is based on the present value of the contract and therefore the Dodgers would save annually $24 million of his annual $70 million salary towards the luxury tax threshold.

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Private Client Services: Individual Tax Planning

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Doing so may enable you to claim larger deductions, credits, and other tax breaks for 2024 that are phased out over varying levels of adjusted gross income (AGI). Consider relocating your residency and domicile for the purpose of reducing or eliminating your state income tax.