The future of the federal estate tax is in the hands of the voters this November. A lot depends on the makeup of Congress come 2013. Here are some probable scenarios of how the current uncertainty will play out.
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ANSWERS TO FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT ESTATE PLANNING
This article answers some of the most frequently asked questions about estate planning.
Three Deadly Mistakes of Business Succession Planning
What not to do when figuring out how to make sure your business will outlive you.
Whistleblower Lawsuit Alleges that Hospice Fraudulently Used as Profit Center
A national hospice company improperly cycled patients through nursing homes and hospice with a goal of making as much profit as possible from Medicare, according to a whistleblower lawsuit announced in early January.
Business Exit Planning – Begin With The End In Mind
It has been said that seventy percent (70%) of Americans have done no estate planning. I would suspect this number may be even higher among business owners when it comes to creating an exit or succession plan for their business.
Fourth Quarter 2011 Tax Developments
There were a number of important tax developments in the fourth quarter of 2011. Be sure to consult your trusted tax advisors if any of these apply to you.
Where Not to Die in 2012
“Most of the states are still in pretty poor shape, and if the economy doesn’t improve you might see more action by state legislatures seeking other sources of revenue,” says James Walschlager, an analyst with tax publisher CCH, a Wolters Kluwer business. Here is the good, the bad, and the ugly about State death taxes.
Study Shows Inherited Wealth Is Squandered
70% of intergenerational wealth transfers fail, according to research conducted on over 3,250 families who transferred wealth.
Employee or Independent Contractor? Your Chance to Come Clean
Whether you are an employer of thousands or an employer of one, you could be sitting on a tax powder keg. Here is some helpful guidance.
A New and Powerful Estate Planning Tool: the Hawaii Asset Preservation Trust
Our legislature has created a new and effective tool for addressing creditor protection concerns. It’s not for everybody, but it can be a very formidable defense against financial losses resulting from unexpected liabilities.