The document discusses how 2017 may bring significant changes to estate planning law due to potential tax law changes under the new Trump administration and Republican legislature. It suggests that changes like cancelling the federal estate tax and decreasing income and capital gains taxes are possible. This would likely lead to increased scrutiny of Medicaid planning transfers and changes to the stepped-up basis rule. The summary also notes that while trusts will still be important for protecting assets from creditors, divorces, and ensuring qualification for government assistance, estate attorneys will continue to have relevance beyond estate tax planning.
What Are the Indianapolis Gift Tax Exclusions?Paul Kraft
"You might think that you can give gifts without being taxed for your generosity. After all, if you give
someone a cash gift, you are giving a portion of what is left after you paid taxes on your income.Learn more about Indianapolis gift tax exclusions in this presentation."
This newsletter from Cedar Point Financial Services provides information on upcoming interest rate hikes and how they could impact various financial products. It discusses how adjustable rate mortgages, credit cards, and variable rate student loans may be affected if interest rates rise. The newsletter recommends ways for readers to protect themselves, such as refinancing a mortgage, paying down credit card debt, and reviewing student loan terms. It also provides two articles on estate tax reform possibilities and the connection between health and personal finances.
- Illinois is facing a $15 billion budget deficit and the state legislature has approved a 66% income tax increase to help address it.
- The tax increase will help the state pay off unpaid bills that have driven some companies bankrupt. However, the tax increase could drive some businesses to neighboring states with lower taxes.
- Neighboring state governors see the tax increase as an opportunity to attract more businesses across state borders, further pressuring Illinois' economy.
Goodness is about character - integrity, honesty, kindness, generosity, moral courage, and the like. More than anything else, it is about how we treat other people. ̶ Dennis Prager
Estate Planning For The Business Owner Updated 1 5 2011 For 2010 Tax ActDeborahPechetQuinan
1) The document provides an overview of estate planning strategies for business owners, including minimizing estate taxes through techniques like valuation discounts, grantor retained annuity trusts, and generation-skipping trusts.
2) It discusses how these strategies can help business owners transfer their business interests to future generations while reducing tax liability.
3) Examples are given showing how techniques like valuation discounts and GRATs allow business interests to be transferred to children at discounted values, reducing total estate taxes.
Economists See Clouds in the Silver LiningYardi Matrix
Download the full report: https://goo.gl/5jwDS5
At a time when optimism is rampant in the real estate industry, and the stock market is near all-time highs after a massive run-up, economists lived up to their billing as dismal scientists at the National Association of Business Economists (NABE) annual policy conference in Washington, D.C., last week.
Although the immediate state of the economy is healthy, economists lamented the country’s long-term fiscal situation, recently made worse by the tax reform passed by Congress. They were also pessimistic about the prospects for policy solutions, which include prudent immigration reform and fewer—not more—restrictions on global trade, given the growing populism that is producing an electorate with increasingly polarized views in the U.S. and Europe.
“I’m concerned that the political system has not come to grips with sensible fiscal policy,” said Alice Rivlin, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution and former vice chair of the Federal Reserve and director of the White House Office of Management and Budget.
The document discusses America's growing debt problem and some potential solutions. It outlines several "hidden debt bombs" not captured in official debt figures, such as losses from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, unfunded promises for Social Security and Medicare, and reduced tax revenue from tax breaks. Some proposed solutions mentioned include raising the Social Security retirement age, reducing health insurance tax breaks, broadening the tax base, and considering new revenue options like a value-added tax.
What Are the Indianapolis Gift Tax Exclusions?Paul Kraft
"You might think that you can give gifts without being taxed for your generosity. After all, if you give
someone a cash gift, you are giving a portion of what is left after you paid taxes on your income.Learn more about Indianapolis gift tax exclusions in this presentation."
This newsletter from Cedar Point Financial Services provides information on upcoming interest rate hikes and how they could impact various financial products. It discusses how adjustable rate mortgages, credit cards, and variable rate student loans may be affected if interest rates rise. The newsletter recommends ways for readers to protect themselves, such as refinancing a mortgage, paying down credit card debt, and reviewing student loan terms. It also provides two articles on estate tax reform possibilities and the connection between health and personal finances.
- Illinois is facing a $15 billion budget deficit and the state legislature has approved a 66% income tax increase to help address it.
- The tax increase will help the state pay off unpaid bills that have driven some companies bankrupt. However, the tax increase could drive some businesses to neighboring states with lower taxes.
- Neighboring state governors see the tax increase as an opportunity to attract more businesses across state borders, further pressuring Illinois' economy.
Goodness is about character - integrity, honesty, kindness, generosity, moral courage, and the like. More than anything else, it is about how we treat other people. ̶ Dennis Prager
Estate Planning For The Business Owner Updated 1 5 2011 For 2010 Tax ActDeborahPechetQuinan
1) The document provides an overview of estate planning strategies for business owners, including minimizing estate taxes through techniques like valuation discounts, grantor retained annuity trusts, and generation-skipping trusts.
2) It discusses how these strategies can help business owners transfer their business interests to future generations while reducing tax liability.
3) Examples are given showing how techniques like valuation discounts and GRATs allow business interests to be transferred to children at discounted values, reducing total estate taxes.
Economists See Clouds in the Silver LiningYardi Matrix
Download the full report: https://goo.gl/5jwDS5
At a time when optimism is rampant in the real estate industry, and the stock market is near all-time highs after a massive run-up, economists lived up to their billing as dismal scientists at the National Association of Business Economists (NABE) annual policy conference in Washington, D.C., last week.
Although the immediate state of the economy is healthy, economists lamented the country’s long-term fiscal situation, recently made worse by the tax reform passed by Congress. They were also pessimistic about the prospects for policy solutions, which include prudent immigration reform and fewer—not more—restrictions on global trade, given the growing populism that is producing an electorate with increasingly polarized views in the U.S. and Europe.
“I’m concerned that the political system has not come to grips with sensible fiscal policy,” said Alice Rivlin, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution and former vice chair of the Federal Reserve and director of the White House Office of Management and Budget.
The document discusses America's growing debt problem and some potential solutions. It outlines several "hidden debt bombs" not captured in official debt figures, such as losses from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, unfunded promises for Social Security and Medicare, and reduced tax revenue from tax breaks. Some proposed solutions mentioned include raising the Social Security retirement age, reducing health insurance tax breaks, broadening the tax base, and considering new revenue options like a value-added tax.
Mercer Capital's Value Matters™ | Issue No. 3, 2021 Mercer Capital
Mercer Capital's Value Matters™, published 6 times per year, addresses gift & estate tax, ESOP, buy-sell agreement, and transaction advisory topics of interest to estate planners and other professional advisors to business.
This summary provides the key information from the document in 3 sentences:
The document discusses recent changes to estate planning laws, including the extension of certain expiring tax provisions and the new Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act, which allows tax-free savings accounts to support disabled individuals. It outlines the key aspects of ABLE programs and accounts, including eligibility, contribution limits, tax treatment, and potential "clawback" of funds by states. The document also briefly summarizes two estate tax court cases related to reliance on an incompetent attorney and valuation of a partnership interest.
Current Thinking, November/December 2012Kevin Lenox
- If lawmakers cannot agree on a deal by the end of the year to avoid the "fiscal cliff", $560 billion in tax increases and $136 billion in spending cuts will automatically go into effect in 2013, resulting in a 3.6% decline in GDP and average household tax bills rising by $3,500.
- With many popular tax deductions and credits set to expire, tax planning strategies are more important than ever given the uncertainty around which provisions will be extended or changed.
- Estate and gift tax exemptions could be reduced substantially if Congress does not act, so accelerating gifts may help move assets out of estates before year-end.
This newsletter from Cedar Point Financial Services provides information on estate planning, retirement strategies, taxes, and disability insurance. The main article discusses the various purposes that wills can serve, such as distributing property after death, nominating guardians for minor children, nominating an executor, specifying how to pay taxes and expenses, and creating trusts. Other sections provide tips for year-end tax planning, summarize myths about group disability insurance, and ask how much should be borrowed for college.
The document discusses estate planning considerations related to unwanted heirs and the federal estate tax. It notes that upon death, assets may not automatically pass to loved ones, as unwanted heirs like taxes may claim a portion. Life insurance can be used to pay estate taxes and costs, protecting more from passing to these heirs. Several case studies and tables show how estates of different sizes may face taxes and shrinkage without proper planning.
U.S. estate and gift tax laws impose restrictions on non-citizens. Planning is essential to protect assets and transfer them to loved ones. Key issues include:
- Non-citizens are limited to a $60,000 exemption versus $5.4 million for citizens.
- Marital deductions are restricted unless assets are placed in a Qualified Domestic Trust.
- Choosing guardians for minor children when family lives abroad requires special consideration. Overall, citizenship provides tax advantages, so pursuing it should be considered.
The document discusses potential changes to federal income tax rates and capital gains tax rates in 2011 if current tax relief provisions expire at the end of 2010, outlines strategies married couples can use to maximize their Social Security retirement and survivor benefits through filing and suspending benefits, and provides an overview of common estate planning techniques business owners can use to transfer their family business to children to minimize taxes, such as gifting, using a buy-sell agreement, or establishing a grantor retained annuity trust.
Extension of Tax Cuts, Estate Changes Highlight Final Bill of 2010RobertWBaird
The Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization and Jobs Creation Act of 2010 extended several expiring tax provisions, including extending the 2001 and 2003 tax cuts through 2012. It also increased the estate tax exemption to $5 million per individual for 2011-2012, reduced the top estate tax rate to 35%, and made the exemption portable between spouses. Additionally, it reduced the employee portion of the payroll tax from 6.2% to 4.2% for 2011 and extended Alternative Minimum Tax relief for 2010-2011.
The document summarizes updates related to Florida's affordable housing programs in the first quarter of 2015. It discusses the expansion of eligibility criteria for the Florida Hardest Hit Fund unemployment programs to help more homeowners receive financial assistance. It also provides details on groundbreakings for new affordable housing developments in Florida and training events for realtors on Florida Housing's homeownership programs. Program updates are given for the rental, State Housing Initiatives Partnership, and Foreclosure Counseling programs.
This document is a newsletter from Cedar Point Financial Services that discusses estate planning and retirement planning topics. It provides key retirement and tax numbers for 2019 that were adjusted for inflation. It also discusses famous celebrities like Aretha Franklin, Prince, Pablo Picasso, and Howard Hughes who died without wills or estate plans, leading to lengthy and costly legal battles over their estates. The newsletter recommends taking the time to create an estate plan to avoid similar issues and outlines some tips for planning a career change, including doing research, protecting retirement savings, getting advice, and considering additional education.
Utah State Representative Ken Ivory has been a leader in the pursuit of fiscal self-reliance in Utah, with regard to both issues—federal fund transfers and land ownership. Ivory was a primary sponsor of the Financial Ready Utah bills, as well as the 2012 Transfer of Public Lands Act, which establishes a framework for the transfer of certain federal lands to the state of Utah in the coming years. Ivory also serves as president of the American Lands Council (www.AmericanLandsCouncil.org), a nonprofit composed of state officials, local governments, businesses, organizations and individuals interested in advancing the cause of local control of land access, land use and land ownership.
Earlier this month, Reason Foundation Director of Government Reform Leonard Gilroy interviewed Rep. Ivory on the rationale behind the Financial Ready Utah bills and the Transfer of Public Lands Act, the history of federal control of western lands, and much more.
This is a 30 minute presentation on a Safe Money Retirement savings alternative to traditional IRA, 401k and other government sponsored retirement savings plans.
Bunching Tax Deductions to Maximize Their BenefitSarah Cuddy
Bunching expenses, particularly charitable gifts, in one year rather than over multiple can provide added tax benefits, especially after the latest tax law changes. And combining that plan with a donor-advised fund can compound the tax savings.
The Myths & Realities Of Estate Planning 2009cpwalmsley
In this presentation I debunk some common misconceptions with estate planning. This knowledge and more is available to my clients. Audio will soon be added.
Many workers were surprised to see their paychecks shrink by 2% or more in January due to the expiration of a temporary cut to payroll taxes. While income taxes were largely unchanged, Congress allowed the payroll tax cut for Social Security and Medicare to expire. This will cost the average family making $50,000 an extra $1,000 per year and curb economic growth in 2013. While necessary to shore up Social Security and Medicare finances, the tax increase comes at a time when wages have barely kept up with inflation for most Americans.
Capital gains and losses refer to profits and losses from the sale of capital assets like stocks, bonds, property. When capital assets are sold, the difference between the purchase and selling price is the capital gain or loss. These gains and losses affect income taxes, with long term capital gains taxed at lower rates than ordinary income. There are several ways to reduce capital gains taxes, such as purchasing another home within two years of selling an existing one, or deducting capital losses from income up to $3,000 per year. Inherited or gifted property can also result in capital gains or losses depending on value changes. Due to complexity, consulting an accountant is recommended to understand personal capital gains and losses situations.
Towards a fair tax policy for families (iona conference may 2011 dublin)saunderspeter
The document discusses how traditional tax policies supported families through horizontal equity by providing tax allowances for spouses and children. However, recent policies have eliminated these allowances and moved support to means-tested welfare. This undermines horizontal equity, family self-reliance, and parenting stability. The document argues for restoring tax allowances for children and couples to re-establish a fair family tax policy separate from welfare.
A primer with answers to all your questions about a federal government shutdown. Such as, What services are affected in a shutdown and how?, How would federal employees be affected?, Does a government shutdown save money?, and more.
Yenice forests detailed trip (accompanied by experts)ilhan tr
We made detailed tour in the Yenice forest. We saw biodiversity of the Yenice forest. Yenice forests were announced as one of the 100 hot spot in need of protection in Europe by WWF. There were with us two academics and one expert of Yenice forest.
Van Vleck ISD Superintendent John O'Brien partnered with Way Companies to implement an energy savings program that would generate over $150,000 in annual savings and fund infrastructure upgrades like HVAC, lighting, and roof and window replacements without using capital funds. The upgrades were needed to improve conditions for 400 students using an unconditioned gym and address inefficient, outdated equipment that was projected to cost $4 million in utility bills over 10 years. After learning about Way's performance contracting approach, the superintendent knew it was the only solution that could upgrade the district's facilities while reducing energy and operational costs.
Mercer Capital's Value Matters™ | Issue No. 3, 2021 Mercer Capital
Mercer Capital's Value Matters™, published 6 times per year, addresses gift & estate tax, ESOP, buy-sell agreement, and transaction advisory topics of interest to estate planners and other professional advisors to business.
This summary provides the key information from the document in 3 sentences:
The document discusses recent changes to estate planning laws, including the extension of certain expiring tax provisions and the new Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act, which allows tax-free savings accounts to support disabled individuals. It outlines the key aspects of ABLE programs and accounts, including eligibility, contribution limits, tax treatment, and potential "clawback" of funds by states. The document also briefly summarizes two estate tax court cases related to reliance on an incompetent attorney and valuation of a partnership interest.
Current Thinking, November/December 2012Kevin Lenox
- If lawmakers cannot agree on a deal by the end of the year to avoid the "fiscal cliff", $560 billion in tax increases and $136 billion in spending cuts will automatically go into effect in 2013, resulting in a 3.6% decline in GDP and average household tax bills rising by $3,500.
- With many popular tax deductions and credits set to expire, tax planning strategies are more important than ever given the uncertainty around which provisions will be extended or changed.
- Estate and gift tax exemptions could be reduced substantially if Congress does not act, so accelerating gifts may help move assets out of estates before year-end.
This newsletter from Cedar Point Financial Services provides information on estate planning, retirement strategies, taxes, and disability insurance. The main article discusses the various purposes that wills can serve, such as distributing property after death, nominating guardians for minor children, nominating an executor, specifying how to pay taxes and expenses, and creating trusts. Other sections provide tips for year-end tax planning, summarize myths about group disability insurance, and ask how much should be borrowed for college.
The document discusses estate planning considerations related to unwanted heirs and the federal estate tax. It notes that upon death, assets may not automatically pass to loved ones, as unwanted heirs like taxes may claim a portion. Life insurance can be used to pay estate taxes and costs, protecting more from passing to these heirs. Several case studies and tables show how estates of different sizes may face taxes and shrinkage without proper planning.
U.S. estate and gift tax laws impose restrictions on non-citizens. Planning is essential to protect assets and transfer them to loved ones. Key issues include:
- Non-citizens are limited to a $60,000 exemption versus $5.4 million for citizens.
- Marital deductions are restricted unless assets are placed in a Qualified Domestic Trust.
- Choosing guardians for minor children when family lives abroad requires special consideration. Overall, citizenship provides tax advantages, so pursuing it should be considered.
The document discusses potential changes to federal income tax rates and capital gains tax rates in 2011 if current tax relief provisions expire at the end of 2010, outlines strategies married couples can use to maximize their Social Security retirement and survivor benefits through filing and suspending benefits, and provides an overview of common estate planning techniques business owners can use to transfer their family business to children to minimize taxes, such as gifting, using a buy-sell agreement, or establishing a grantor retained annuity trust.
Extension of Tax Cuts, Estate Changes Highlight Final Bill of 2010RobertWBaird
The Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization and Jobs Creation Act of 2010 extended several expiring tax provisions, including extending the 2001 and 2003 tax cuts through 2012. It also increased the estate tax exemption to $5 million per individual for 2011-2012, reduced the top estate tax rate to 35%, and made the exemption portable between spouses. Additionally, it reduced the employee portion of the payroll tax from 6.2% to 4.2% for 2011 and extended Alternative Minimum Tax relief for 2010-2011.
The document summarizes updates related to Florida's affordable housing programs in the first quarter of 2015. It discusses the expansion of eligibility criteria for the Florida Hardest Hit Fund unemployment programs to help more homeowners receive financial assistance. It also provides details on groundbreakings for new affordable housing developments in Florida and training events for realtors on Florida Housing's homeownership programs. Program updates are given for the rental, State Housing Initiatives Partnership, and Foreclosure Counseling programs.
This document is a newsletter from Cedar Point Financial Services that discusses estate planning and retirement planning topics. It provides key retirement and tax numbers for 2019 that were adjusted for inflation. It also discusses famous celebrities like Aretha Franklin, Prince, Pablo Picasso, and Howard Hughes who died without wills or estate plans, leading to lengthy and costly legal battles over their estates. The newsletter recommends taking the time to create an estate plan to avoid similar issues and outlines some tips for planning a career change, including doing research, protecting retirement savings, getting advice, and considering additional education.
Utah State Representative Ken Ivory has been a leader in the pursuit of fiscal self-reliance in Utah, with regard to both issues—federal fund transfers and land ownership. Ivory was a primary sponsor of the Financial Ready Utah bills, as well as the 2012 Transfer of Public Lands Act, which establishes a framework for the transfer of certain federal lands to the state of Utah in the coming years. Ivory also serves as president of the American Lands Council (www.AmericanLandsCouncil.org), a nonprofit composed of state officials, local governments, businesses, organizations and individuals interested in advancing the cause of local control of land access, land use and land ownership.
Earlier this month, Reason Foundation Director of Government Reform Leonard Gilroy interviewed Rep. Ivory on the rationale behind the Financial Ready Utah bills and the Transfer of Public Lands Act, the history of federal control of western lands, and much more.
This is a 30 minute presentation on a Safe Money Retirement savings alternative to traditional IRA, 401k and other government sponsored retirement savings plans.
Bunching Tax Deductions to Maximize Their BenefitSarah Cuddy
Bunching expenses, particularly charitable gifts, in one year rather than over multiple can provide added tax benefits, especially after the latest tax law changes. And combining that plan with a donor-advised fund can compound the tax savings.
The Myths & Realities Of Estate Planning 2009cpwalmsley
In this presentation I debunk some common misconceptions with estate planning. This knowledge and more is available to my clients. Audio will soon be added.
Many workers were surprised to see their paychecks shrink by 2% or more in January due to the expiration of a temporary cut to payroll taxes. While income taxes were largely unchanged, Congress allowed the payroll tax cut for Social Security and Medicare to expire. This will cost the average family making $50,000 an extra $1,000 per year and curb economic growth in 2013. While necessary to shore up Social Security and Medicare finances, the tax increase comes at a time when wages have barely kept up with inflation for most Americans.
Capital gains and losses refer to profits and losses from the sale of capital assets like stocks, bonds, property. When capital assets are sold, the difference between the purchase and selling price is the capital gain or loss. These gains and losses affect income taxes, with long term capital gains taxed at lower rates than ordinary income. There are several ways to reduce capital gains taxes, such as purchasing another home within two years of selling an existing one, or deducting capital losses from income up to $3,000 per year. Inherited or gifted property can also result in capital gains or losses depending on value changes. Due to complexity, consulting an accountant is recommended to understand personal capital gains and losses situations.
Towards a fair tax policy for families (iona conference may 2011 dublin)saunderspeter
The document discusses how traditional tax policies supported families through horizontal equity by providing tax allowances for spouses and children. However, recent policies have eliminated these allowances and moved support to means-tested welfare. This undermines horizontal equity, family self-reliance, and parenting stability. The document argues for restoring tax allowances for children and couples to re-establish a fair family tax policy separate from welfare.
A primer with answers to all your questions about a federal government shutdown. Such as, What services are affected in a shutdown and how?, How would federal employees be affected?, Does a government shutdown save money?, and more.
Yenice forests detailed trip (accompanied by experts)ilhan tr
We made detailed tour in the Yenice forest. We saw biodiversity of the Yenice forest. Yenice forests were announced as one of the 100 hot spot in need of protection in Europe by WWF. There were with us two academics and one expert of Yenice forest.
Van Vleck ISD Superintendent John O'Brien partnered with Way Companies to implement an energy savings program that would generate over $150,000 in annual savings and fund infrastructure upgrades like HVAC, lighting, and roof and window replacements without using capital funds. The upgrades were needed to improve conditions for 400 students using an unconditioned gym and address inefficient, outdated equipment that was projected to cost $4 million in utility bills over 10 years. After learning about Way's performance contracting approach, the superintendent knew it was the only solution that could upgrade the district's facilities while reducing energy and operational costs.
The document outlines several industrial programs offered by PowerStream Inc. and the Ontario Power Authority for 2011-2014, including demand response programs 1 and 3, an industrial accelerator program, and existing building retrofits and new construction initiatives. It notes the roles of local distribution companies and the OPA in programs like registering participants, managing customer relationships, providing incentive payments and meter data access. The goal is a joint delivery channel across natural gas and electricity programs.
The document contains several articles from the sports section of a local newspaper. The main articles discuss the Point Boro boys soccer team, the Point Boro girls soccer team, and the Point Boro boys cross country team. For the boys soccer team, conditioning is emphasized and they won their scrimmage 4-0. For the girls soccer team, conditioning is their focus as the season approaches. And for the boys cross country team, their goals are to defend their division title led by seniors Peters and Svensson.
The three day dance lesson plan introduces students to a square dance about Johnny Appleseed. On day one, students will watch a video of the dance, learn vocabulary, and discuss the connection to Johnny Appleseed. Day two focuses on teaching the dance steps with participation required. On the final day, students will perform the dance for their class and be graded.
The fifth annual Dancing With The Stars event in Fort Mill raised more than $45,000 for middle and high school athletics. Local architect Dan Mace won both the Dance Champion and Mirror Ball trophies with his partner for their freestyle dance to "Phantom of the Opera." Proceeds from the event will be split evenly between middle and high school sports programs. The event is the largest fundraiser each year for the Fort Mill School District Athletic Board.
The document discusses research posters and their audience. Effective research posters should be designed to clearly communicate the purpose and key findings of the research to both specialist and non-specialist audiences in an engaging visual format. The use of graphics, highlighting of conclusions, and avoidance of dense blocks of text can help ensure research posters are accessible and informative to all potential conference attendees.
Rencana pelaksanaan pembelajaran Bahasa Arab untuk kelas 4 semester 1 membahas tentang alat-alat sekolah. Materi pelajaran meliputi kata-kata, percakapan, dan teks tentang alat-alat sekolah. Siswa diajak untuk mendengarkan, berbicara, membaca, dan menulis teks terkait alat-alat sekolah. Tujuannya agar siswa dapat memahami dan berinteraksi dalam bahasa Arab mengenai alat-alat sekolah
The document summarizes editing photos of Sarah and Harry in a poster design for BBC Three. The creator cropped Sarah from her source image and pasted her onto a new document. They used the "Free Transform" tool to enlarge Sarah to the desired size. They also used selection and erasure tools to crop out the unneeded background of Harry's image and remove unwanted portions. Based on feedback, the creator changed the poster's text font to one more conventional for the BBC Three channel.
This up-coming workshop at the Financial Planning Association of New York's Financial Fitness Workshop highlights the basics of Medicare and Medicaid, and attempt to inform the public of the many changes in the government's pipeline for these programs.
Michael Reeves is a technical management student pursuing a bachelor's degree. He has over 15 years of experience in IT support, project management, and administration roles. Currently, he works at Nationwide Insurance where he is heavily involved in Windows server decommissioning processes.
Room 4 planted 267 trees on a steep hill, working hard to dig holes and plant the trees while finding various creatures like worms, spiders, and fungi. They had fun trying to remove the young trees from their pots and working together to successfully plant over 250 trees.
2.5 quintillion bytes of data are created every day thats 25 followed by 17 zeros, or roughly 10 quadrillion laptop hard drives..Big data can be truly overwhelming..so how does one go about making sense of it?
Spark and Hadoop Perfect Togeher by Arun MurthySpark Summit
Spark and Hadoop are perfectly together. Spark is a key tool in Hadoop's toolbox that provides elegant developer APIs and accelerates data science and machine learning. It can process streaming data in real-time for applications like web analytics and insurance claims processing. The future of Spark and Hadoop includes innovating the core technologies, providing seamless data access across data platforms, and further accelerating data science tools and libraries.
This document summarizes a presentation on estate planning for farm families given at a women managing the farm conference. It discusses how estate planning laws and strategies have changed significantly in recent years due to increases in the federal estate and gift tax exemption thresholds. Specifically, it notes that with the current thresholds, over 99% of Americans do not need to worry about estate or gift taxes. As a result, the focus of estate planning has shifted from tax avoidance to non-tax related goals like retirement planning, incapacity planning, and facilitating intergenerational transfer of assets. It also discusses strategies for addressing income tax issues like capital gains tax on assets with low cost basis.
- The document discusses the tax plans and proposals of the two major US presidential candidates, Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton, and how their plans could impact high net worth individuals.
- Trump proposes compressing the individual income tax brackets and increasing standard deductions. Clinton proposes keeping the existing brackets and creating new, higher brackets for top earners to pay for new programs.
- Both candidates propose some new tax benefits for families to offset reductions in other deductions, but they differ in their approaches to individual tax rates and deductions.
You have to be aware of the existence of transfer taxes when you are engaged in your estate planning efforts. There is a federal estate tax that high net worth individuals must contend with, and this tax can take a significant bite out of your legacy, because it carries a 40 percent maximum rate. Learn more about gift tax exclusions in Connecticut in this presentation.
The RE Investment News is the monthly newsletter for Mid-America Association of Real Estate Investors. This month, Health Care, Self Directed Health Savings Accounts, Subject To Investing Examples, Active vs Passive Investing Strategies, and Your Network is your Networth.
November 2016 caused a big shift in U.S. ideology and it also is responsible for a flurry of tax changes. With his Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, Donald Trump made changes to tax rules for Americans living at home and abroad. A big change for those living abroad are the repatriation tax rules.
The document provides background information on estate planning, including an overview of different taxes and how trusts work. It then presents a case study of a couple, Jimmy and Sarah Johnson, who earned $9 million from selling Jimmy's business and have $11.75 million in total assets, to demonstrate how estate planning using trusts can help meet their goals of minimizing taxes, providing for their daughter, protecting assets, and donating to charity. The document recommends the couple create trusts as part of their estate plan to achieve these objectives.
This presentation discusses how homeowners, businesses, and municipalities would benefit from a repeal of Indiana's proprty tax and presents a plan for accomplishing repeal.
What Are Taxes And Best Benefits of File Taxes Each Year? 2023 | CIO Women Ma...CIOWomenMagazine
While we primarily consider them once a year during tax season, we deal with them often throughout the year. In addition to the benefits of file taxes on our income, we also have to pay taxes on the things we buy and the property we own. Total annual expenditures in the United States for these things add up to billions of dollars and include everything from Social Security and the military to garbage collection and park maintenance.
Here is a summary of the sources and objectives of modern income tax statutes:
The primary sources of US tax law are Congress and the Treasury Department. Congress has the power to initiate tax legislation through the House of Representatives, but all tax bills must pass both the House and Senate and be signed by the President to become law. While Congress establishes the overarching tax policies, it often leaves details of legislation to the Treasury Department to adopt through regulations. The objectives of modern income tax statutes are to raise revenue for the government, promote social welfare programs, and influence the economy through incentives and penalties within the tax code. Tax laws aim to fairly and efficiently collect taxes from individuals and businesses based on their ability to pay.
This document provides information about estate planning documents and strategies. It discusses durable powers of attorney, health care proxies, living wills, probate vs. non-probate assets, trusts, guardianships, and intestacy. The key points are that everyone needs an estate plan to determine who receives assets and makes medical decisions; proper planning can avoid costs and ensure wishes are followed. It also warns that do-it-yourself plans can have unintended consequences, so consulting experts is recommended.
1. Probating a will in New York involves filing a petition with the Surrogate's Court that identifies the executor, provides the original will and death certificate, and notifies all legal heirs (distributees).
2. The executor must identify all distributees such as spouse, children, parents, siblings etc. and provide them notice of the will, either getting their signatures waiving rights or setting a court date for potential disputes.
3. If disputes arise, there is a process for pre-discovery including examining witnesses and attorneys, and potential discovery and trial if contestants challenge the will's validity or mental capacity of the deceased.
- The document discusses Medicaid eligibility requirements including income and asset limits for individuals and married couples. It covers exceptions for retirement accounts, the primary residence, and certain types of trusts. It also addresses rules regarding the treatment of assets and income for the community spouse of an individual receiving Medicaid benefits.
(1) The document discusses financial planning strategies for disabled individuals and their beneficiaries to optimize the use of government programs while protecting family assets.
(2) It explains the differences between entitlement programs like SSDI and Medicaid, which are based on contributions, versus needs-based programs like SSI that have asset and income limits.
(3) The document provides an overview of trusts, such as supplemental needs trusts, Medicaid asset protection trusts, and pooled trusts, that allow beneficiaries to receive government benefits while preserving assets for their care and quality of life.
(1) This document provides information about Medicare and Medicaid programs, including eligibility, covered benefits, and costs.
(2) It describes key differences between Medicare (an entitlement program covering health care) and Medicaid (a needs-based program covering personal care).
(3) Tips are provided for planning for long-term care, including using trusts to protect assets from the Medicaid lookback period and spend down requirements.
Avoiding 10 common mistakes in drafting a will 2014
Timins Law ewsletter-December 2016
1. Another year has come and gone, and to imagine that up
until last month (and the most unexpected Presidential election
results of my lifetime) I was concerned I would have nothing to write about. While
2016 was a snoozer in the world of estate planning, 2017 may well bring the most
consequential alterations in estate planning law in our lifetimes. Like it or not, 2017
will be a year of changes which we still cannot predict that will likely shape our
financial lives forever.
2017 Tax Law Changes (?)
The Trump Administration and
Republican Legislature
Yes, you are (still) reading that correctly:
Barring the unpredicted imminent heat
death of our universe, Donald Trump
shall be sworn into the office of
President next month, and he will be
accompanied by a Republican
legislature. While it is difficult to get a
bead on what President Trump’s policy
goals are, from a Congressional
perspective it appears that imminent
policy changes will be definitely
happening:
• Cancelling (or, at a minimum, further
reducing) federal gift, estate and
generation skipping taxes
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• Decreasing top income and capital
gains tax rates
• Modifying aspects of the Affordable
Care Act
• Complete cessation of proposed IRS
limitation on discount valuations of
minority interests
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DANIEL TIMINS, Esq., CFP®Vol 4. December 2016
Daniel Timins
Law Offices of
What Has Dan Been Doing?
May 15th: Dan provided pro bono
services at the National Multiple
Sclerosis Society’s Legal Day in
Manhattan.
June 27th: Dan moved the firm’s
location to join with his Of Counsel,
Brian Zimmet, Esq., at 477 Madison
Avenue, Suite 240, New York.
July 12th: Dan joins Business
Networking International’s “Boomin”
Chapter 68, a networking group which
meets by Union Square every Tuesday
morning.
October 1st: Dan taught at the New
York Financial Planning Association’s
Financial Fitness Workshop, teaching
the public about comprehensive estate
planning techniques.
October 10th: Dan spoke at the
Elisabeth Haub School of Law’s first Tax
Alumni “Back to the Classroom” Session
regarding the realities of being a tax law
attorney.
October 22nd: Dan married Michelle
Marie Apiar at the Hudson Hotel in
Midtown Manhattan.
December 1st: Dan provided pro bono
services to victims of domestic violence at
New York’s Family Justice Center in
conjunction with the Financial Planning
Association’s Pro Bono Committee.
December 13: Dan spoke to the public
at the New York Public Library’s Science,
Industry and Business Library about
planning legally and financially for
disabled parents and children.
I have been voted in once again as a New York Super Lawyer Rising Star in Estate Planning for the
2016-2017 year. Thank you for allowing me to pursue a job that I love while I simultaneously have the
opportunity of helping you.
RATED BY
Daniel A.
Timins
Super Lawyers®
It is somewhat likely that the following
changes will take place:
• Cancellation of stepped-up basis at
death (to be replaced by an
intergenerational “transferred cost basis”?)
• Increased scrutiny of assets
transferred in contemplation of
Medicaid planning
It is unlikely that major changes will
take place with Medicare and Social
Security, but only time will tell: Both
programs have questionable long-term
solvency and require increasing
on-going fiscal infusions, so even minor
changes could simultaneously mean
huge differences to both programs’
viability, while potentially affecting all
recipient’s coverage.
Before you do something you might
regret (like moving to Canada right
before winter has begun), consider
implementing the following
suggestions to improve your financial
health and wealth:
continue onto page 2
Special Thanks
Over the past two years I have had the
privilege of working closely with Hedda
and Burt Hurvich, principals of the
public relations firm Mount & Nadler.
Founded in 1980, Mount & Nadler is a
highly respected Public Relations
company specializing in representing
mutual fund companies, money
managers and financial services firms.
With an emphasis on media relations
through print, broadcast and online
outreach, Mount & Nadler helps build
brand awareness for clients by
identifying their peers, differentiating
them, and targeting audiences for
proper positioning. In addition, they
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You may contact them at
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2. Money Will Continue to Be the Great Equalizer,
so Build & Protect Your Assets
No matter your politics, sexual orientation, gender, culture, religion or ethnicity,
money has been, is, and will continue to be the greatest source of protection for you
and your family. Money still buys access to the best health care, legal representation
and education. Specifically, assets (as opposed to an income stream) allow you
investment flexibility, ease of transfer, and accessibility. Focusing your efforts on
building and maintaining family wealth is the best way for you to protect your
interests in both good and uncertain times.
due to modest wealth, they now would
face a capital gains tax.
Be mindful that in 2010 there was also
no federal estate tax. In its stead, there
was no step-up in basis and instead a
capital gains tax on estates, meaning
your beneficiary would have to prove the
value you purchased the stock / real
estate / business for, or else the IRS
assumed the asset had a ZERO basis,
meaning they owed capital gains taxes on
every penny of the stock. It is typically
very difficult for you to track your own
cost basis on property; you can only
imagine how much harder it is for a child
who has no idea when you purchased the
property.
Track your cost basis. Give proof to your
attorney, your accountant, your financial
advisor and keep it in your records,
clearly labeled for your beneficiaries.
(Some) State Estate Taxes No
Longer Matter
After some sneaky bureaucrat in Albany
slipped in the devious, infamous,
nefarious, precarious, and buzz-killing
“cliff tax”, which retroactively imposed a
tax on an entire estate if it was even one
dollar over the exempted amount, the
New York Middle Class (albeit, Upper
Class in most other parts of the country)
finally got their revenge. New York’s
estate tax exemption is due to be pegged
to the federal exemption in 2019. Of
course, this law was passed when it was
assumed there would actually be a
federal estate tax, meaning the state
would collect some tax revenue when an
ultra-wealthy New Yorker died. But if
there is NO federal estate tax in 2019,
there will be NO New York State estate
tax either. Stay tuned for further updates
on bureaucrat bunglings and
slight-of-hand in Albany…
New Jersey FINALLY took action on its
estate tax, which shall be repealed in
2018 (and the exemption raises to
$2,000,000 in 2017). However, the state
kept its inheritance tax, meaning
beneficiaries who are not immediate
family members will still owe a death tax
to the state.
And so, New York and New Jersey both
pass the award for “Worst State to Die
In” to Connecticut, which still imposes
an estate tax on estates over
$2,000,000. However, look for
Connecticut to rescind its own estate tax
in the coming years to remain a
competitive place to maintain domicile
(plus Trenton really want’s that award back).
Why Trusts Still Matter
If estate taxes are repealed, trusts will
still have relevance: While trusts have
been useful devices to preserve a
spouse’s estate tax exemption, this has
never been their sole purpose. Indeed,
most people utilize trusts for:
• Family Creditor Protection: You
cannot always protect yourself from your
creditors, but you can protect your
beneficiaries from their creditors. A
trust with a disinterested trustee is still
the preferred way of accomplishing this.
• Income Tax Planning: In
discretionary trusts, the trustee can
choose which beneficiary receives trust
income, meaning beneficiaries with
higher income can receive principle and
avoid paying a disproportionate share of
trust income taxes.
• Divorce Protection: If your child
believes that prenuptial agreements are
not romantic, you can still protect your
asset transfers to him or her by utilizing
a trust to protect the gift from your
future Ex-In-Law.
• Qualifying for Government
Programs: Medicaid, SSI, Food
Stamps, and many other government
programs limit a beneficiary’s income
and assets. By leaving a disabled
beneficiary fund in a conforming trust
they can still receive trust benefits while
not having to give money to the
government to qualify for the programs.
• Avoiding Probate and Ancillary
Probate: Whether a government may or
may not assess an estate tax is
completely independent from the
process (and costs) of transferring
property. Real estate owned by your
estate still needs to be probated through
the Surrogate’s Court, and real estate in
other states will require an ancillary
court proceeding…unless you hold that
real estate in a trust.
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Keep Track of Your Cost Basis
Currently, if you purchase any property,
such as a stock or a piece of real estate,
the cost basis of your property is
“stepped up” to its value on the date of
your death. For example, the adjusted
cost basis of the IBM stock you bought
in 1997 for $20 a share becomes the
$200 per share current stock price at
the date of your death, meaning your
beneficiaries do not pay capital gains.
Under potential legislation, this step up
may be phased out if there is no estate
tax. For people with less than $5.45
million to their name, this is actually
WORSE for their over-all financial
picture: While they faced no estate tax
NOT The End
of Estate Attorneys
A colleague of mine bemoaned the fact
that the end of estate taxes means her
career is over, and she will be forced to
panhandle on the subways for a living.
Surely, my childhood bully and lifelong
nemesis is scheming to harass me once
again from his bedroom in his parent’s
basement.
While I appreciate those of you who are
concerned. We may soon share an
awkward moment when I ask you for
spare change on the 6 Train, I can
assure you that our relationship still has
relevance.
The majority of my clients already had
estates worth less than $11,000,000,
and still want to know how to protect
their family wealth from creditors,
courts, and the public’s oversight. Truly,
estate attorneys are better at dealing
with dollars than cents (if you still don’t
believe me, check your next invoice).
I can only be helpful when I am
contacted and fully informed by
you. Reach out to me with your
questions: A few minutes with me
over the phone may save you
thousands of dollars.
Benefits of Assets
• Ease of Liquidity
• Easy to Transfer
• Easier to qualify for
government programs
• Capital gains rates often
lower than income tax rates
• The extent of your assets is
private at life and at death
unless an estate tax return is filed
Detriments of Assets
• 3.8% additional Medicare
tax on investment income
Benefits of Income
• Lower top tax rates on income taxes than
on gift and estate taxes
• Guaranteed income stream
(Social Security, Pensions) makes life
planning easier
Detriments of Income
• High Income causes higher Medicare
Part B expense
• High income means more Social Security
is included as taxable income
• Income must be reported annualy
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