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19 Taxes and Counting

Posted in Tax News on October 20, 2011

19 Kids and Counting is TLC’s TV show about the Duggar family.  I’m not sure what is scarier, the fact that they already have 19 kids or the rest of the title…”and Counting.”

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How to Double Your Estate Tax Exclusion by Using a Credit Shelter Trust

Posted in Tax News on July 8, 2011

For 2011 and 2012, the federal estate tax exclusion is $5 million.  For taxable estates in excess of $5 million, the highest federal tax rate is 35%.  If there are no changes to the law, the federal estate tax exclusion…

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The Last Tax Cut

Posted in Tax News on June 30, 2011

The Obama administration is exploring a temporary tax cut for employers on their payroll tax obligations.

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How (And When) to File a Federal Gift Tax Return

Posted in Tax News on June 23, 2011

Form 709, is required to be filed if a gift is made to someone for more than $13,000 in one year.  Gifts between spouses are not required to file.  Gifts can be made to an unlimited number of people in…

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Is Estate Planning Dead?

Posted in Tax News on June 16, 2011

With the Federal Estate Tax Exclusion of $5 million, many commentators have suggested estate planning is dead.  I think this deserves a closer look.

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