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Don’t miss this in-depth tax, trust, and estate planning update. Recent trust and estate litigation cases will be examined, as well as trust and fiduciary state laws. Current UHNW tax audit practices will be addressed in addition to a discussion on how to manage the tax challenges that come along with states trying to tax beneficiaries who live in ...

The tech industry was undergoing a period of introspection even before the COVID-19 pandemic began. While the crisis spotlighted the importance of the tech industry and existing technology, the future is still rooted in the core purpose of innovation with intent. The tech industry is poised for growth in 2021, and optimization is the path to realiz...

As the year end approaches, it’s an optimal time for individuals to review their 2022 and 2023 tax situations and identify opportunities for reducing, deferring, or accelerating their tax obligations. This article provides individual tax planning highlights and a checklist of actions to consider that may result in a reduction or deferral of t...

U.S. businesses are facing pressure to drive revenue, manage costs, and increase shareholder value, all while surrounded by economic and political uncertainties. How do businesses thrive in uncertain times? By turning toward opportunity, which includes proactive tax planning that can help optimize cash flow while minimizing the total tax liability ...

Non-fungible Tokens (NFT) now represent a broad class of investments, from collectibles to more financial-type assets. As the applications advance, the existing consensus on the tax treatment of NFTs may change. While there is limited guidance from the IRS, there are considerations for creators and investors to keep in mind.

The Biden administration’s fiscal year 2023 budget blueprint that was released on March 28, and it consisted of a mix of familiar proposals and brand-new initiatives that reflect the President’s policy objectives. The familiar included calls for increasing the top corporate tax rate to 28% and the individual rate to 39.6%. Among the new...

The IRS is increasing its audit of large partnerships and is increasingly scrutinizing the validity and deductibility of management fee arrangements. In the case, Aspro, Inc. v. Commissioner, it offers a warning to taxpayers, including private equity and venture capital funds seeking to establish similar arrangements with their portfolio companies....

Forces are converging on private equity and compelling the industry to evolve. Adapting to the dynamic deal landscape, this eBook examines how to approach and maximize deal value at each stage of the acquisition lifecycle. Other emerging pain points and how to negotiate them include:Uncertainty regarding the accuracy of valuationsEvolutions in...

The word volatility has encapsulated the state of the economy and markets for the pandemic years, but 2022 added geopolitical upheaval and economic stabilization measures—including interest rate increases—to the mix. Amid concerns about a recession, how are private equity fund managers preparing? From this infographic, see how private e...

In this Tax Outlook Survey, 150 tax executives were polled on questions ranging from their tax planning strategies to their views on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives. The findings indicate that the recently enacted and proposed tax policy changes continue to pose challenges to tax executives and their teams as they strive to ...

Many institutional investors have shed their skepticism and are dipping their toes into the crypto market, adding exposure through crypto funds, futures, and other emerging investment options. However, the world of crypto investing is still relatively uncharted territory. It is important to understand what cryptocurrencies are before investing or a...

With so many priorities on the Biden administration’s tax policy agenda, the biggest question for businesses and individuals alike is: How will this impact me? Regardless of whether the administration accomplishes everything outlined in the Treasury’s Green Book, businesses and individuals must take a proactive approach to tax planning....

The Biden administration’s American Families and other tax proposals may complicate the tax landscape for high-income owners. Given the real possibility of targeted tax increases on the wealthy and President Biden earmarking $80 million for IRS audit efforts, business owners and family offices should review their current situations to identif...

While the gift and estate tax exemption is scheduled to drop to approximately one-half the current amount of $11.7 million on January 1, 2026, there are tax proposals in play that could change the estate and gift tax laws much sooner. Uncertainty abounds, but planning options still exist through various trust instruments, including gifting to the n...