U.S. tax and information reporting obligations have become an increasing concern for international families and their succession planning structures. Missed or late filings can result in steep penalties, even when no tax is due. The Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) is alerting the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to income and accounts held by U.S. citizens and green card holders (U.S. persons). To help bring delinquent individuals into compliance, the IRS offers streamlined filing compliance programs.
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State Income Tax Planning with ING Trusts
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Residents in 43 states pay state income tax, with the highest rate being 13.3%. When combined with the top federal marginal tax rate and the net investment income tax, residents subject to the highest state income tax rate could face a total levy of 54.1% of income. As a result, those residents are interested in finding ways to mitigate the tax. An incomplete gift non-grantor trust (ING trust) could be the answer.
Global Family Business Tax Monitor 2023
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With more business families going global, it’s imperative that family businesses consider the tax implications as well as the business and personal factors when planning a family business transfer. In this report, KPMG offers two case studies on taxing family business transfers and the significant disparities between tax regimes. The report also compares the vastly different tax implications of transferring the family business through gifting during the owner’s lifetime (including on retirement) and through inheritance across 57 countries, territories, and jurisdictions worldwide.
Asset Gatherers vs. Boutiques: It Can Pay to Be Small | 2023 FOX Global Investment Forum
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Join experts from Asset Consulting Group as they share why a small and nimble asset base allows managers to maintain their investment discipline and fully allocate to their highest conviction ideas. This session will help attendees understand how a focus on asset gathering can adversely impact a manager’s ability to add value over time, while capacity-minded firms can protect alpha potential.
Family Office Chief Investment Officer Perspectives: Investing Globally | 2023 FOX Global Investment Forum
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Join Miguel López de Silanes Gómez as he explores how dynamic global markets and geo-politics have impacted global family office CIO’s from around the world. Learn how panelists navigated 2022 through both their local and regional investing lens as well as beyond their respective borders. Learn what is shaping their thinking and better understand where they see risk and opportunity.
Examining the Impact of Fundamental Global Investment Themes | 2023 FOX Global Investment Forum
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Panelists discussed two highly relevant post-pandemic investment themes, Supply Chain and Energy. Join industry experts as they walk through the current state of these highly disrupted industries, key drivers and pitfalls impacting potential investment opportunities, and where families could find long term potential and harness these disrupted and dynamic industries.
Join a panel of experienced family office investing professionals exploring and explaining the use of different holistic investment processes that family offices can use to drive and achieve success across a broad range of portfolios. From managers to individual securities to direct investments, this session will provide practical "how-to" knowledge for any size office investment professional looking for realistic advice from experienced practitioners.
Family Office Chief Investment Officer Perspectives: Investing in Privates | 2023 FOX Global Investment Forum
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Join a panel of family office Chief Investment Officers as they recap their direct investing journey over the last twelve months of having to navigate uncertain times. Explore with them as they discuss adjusting their profiles, lessons learned, and where they see opportunities in 2023 and beyond. John Martin, Chief Investment Officer, LDI, Ltd. Mauricio Zachrisson, Director, Losa Group Briton Burge, Principal, Rosewood Private Investments Moderated by Nate Hamilton, Vice Chair, FOX
Join FOX team members for opening Forum remarks, updates on the year to come, and a sneak peek into preliminary Global Investment Survey results. David Toth, President of Membership, FOX
Retiring Early? Is a 72(t)(2) Right for You?
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Taking retirement account distributions prior to age 59-1/2 is often seen as an off-limits option for many account owners. However, using the IRC §72(t) payment exception can be a helpful tool in managing cash flow in early retirement years.