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Transfer Minority Business Interests to Take Advantage of the Expanded Lifetime Estate and Gift Tax Exemptions Before 2026

Anders CPA

The looming sunset of the expanded lifetime estate and gift tax exemption will arrive on January 1, 2026. Gifting minority interests in the business over the next two years can help you maximize the potential tax benefit of the increased gifting thresholds. million for an individual and $27.22 million for individuals and $11.18

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What Might Be Ahead as Many Tax Provisions are Scheduled to Expire?

RogerRossmeisl

Buckle up, America: Major tax changes are on the horizon. The reason has to do with tax law and the upcoming elections. Our current situation The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), which generally took effect in 2018, made sweeping changes. A new political landscape in Washington could also mean other tax law changes.

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Planning Your Estate? Don’t Overlook Income Taxes

RogerRossmeisl

The current estate tax exemption amount ($13.61 million in 2024) has led many people to feel they no longer need to be concerned about federal estate tax. But since many estates won’t currently be subject to estate tax, it’s a good time to devote more planning to income tax saving for your heirs.

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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 Given the federal estate tax rate of 40% and an expected exemption reduction of $7 million, this reversion would result in tax liability of up to $2.8

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How Your Business Can Prepare For and Respond to an IRS Audit

RogerRossmeisl

By 2026, it plans to nearly triple its audit rates for large corporations with assets exceeding $250 million. Under these plans, partnerships with assets over $10 million will also see audit rates increase tenfold by 2026. For example, the tax agency has announced that one focus area.

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Colorado Set to Join IRS Direct File Program in 2026

CPA Practice

By Nick Coltrain The Denver Post (TNS) Coloradans will soon be able to file their federal income taxes directly online for free under a program created by the Inflation Reduction Act. Taxpayers can now directly file their Colorado state income taxes for free—separately from federal filings—through the Colorado Department of Revenue website.

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Estate and Gift Taxes – Plan Now for Reduced Exemption in 2026

Dent Moses

For the past five years, taxpayers have enjoyed historically high gift and estate tax exemptions, thanks to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. million in 2024, either during their lifetimes or at death, without incurring federal gift or estate tax. How many estate tax returns are filed annually, and how much tax is paid?