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On Monday, September 13, 2021, the House Ways and Means Committee released the text for proposed tax changes to be incorporated in a budget reconciliation bill called the Build Back Better Act. The 881-page text includes several significant changes to income and transfer taxes that could drastically change estate, gift, and individual income tax planning if made into law. The following is a brief summary of several of the most significant proposed changes.

The U.S. House Ways and Means Committee has released its draft budget reconciliation bill. While the provisions presented are subject to ongoing negotiations, some are more likely to pass than others. In this summary, some key provisions of the proposal are highlighted, including the tax rates on long-term capital gains and trusts and estates, elimination of valuation discounts for passive assets, and tax-free conversion of certain S corporations to tax partnerships.

As the fast-moving tax reform train continues to pick up speed, Travis Lucas joins host Damien Martin in boiling down the thousands of pages of recently introduced proposed legislative text. Find out what the tax proposals might mean for you, your business, and your family.

Cryptocurrencies have rapidly gained market acceptance and the U.S. government is determined to establish rules for reporting cryptocurrency transactions. In the latest proposed tax compliance rules, banks and other financial institutions would be required to report information on the cryptocurrency transactions to the IRS to detect unreported income.

In anticipation of the expected tax changes that could be enacted under the Biden administration, it’s a good time to review and update your estate plan. As part of your review process, there are three proactive changes you can take before an overhaul of the tax code is implemented.

On September 13, 2021, the House Ways and Means Committee released draft legislation that proposes a series of tax increases and tax cuts, which will undergo a round of markups by the Committee. Most tax proposals were anticipated, including the tax increase in capital gains; however, the Committee provided a few surprises.

The political landscape in the U.S. shifted significantly in 2021. With that change, many anticipate major revisions to the tax laws, which will likely make transferring wealth much more difficult. Before it’s too late, take advantage of the wealth planning techniques available to you.

Increased complexity has become the norm in the world of tax. From the passage of tax reform to new legislation allowing states to levy taxes on remote sales, tax executives have had to flex their agility to steer their companies through a multitude of challenges. Looking ahead, tax executives predict that disruption and change will not only continue but accelerate. Tax executives are up to the challenge, focused on managing their total tax liability, and transforming their operations to adapt to whatever lies ahead.

Death isn’t something many want to think about, but estate planning is a complex topic with consequential decisions. Tolleson Wealth Management President Richard Joyner discusses what to think about and how to select a trustee in this episode. Listen to the next episode to learn about the five principles families should consider when choosing a trustee.

A trustee’s job is to carry out the intent of the trust creator, using the trust document as a roadmap. Trustees and beneficiaries must work to build a mutually beneficial relationship to ensure long-term success. In the latest Tolleson Insights podcast, President Richard Joyner provides a road map on the five principles families should consider when choosing a trustee.