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Estate and Gift Taxes – Plan Now for Reduced Exemption in 2026

Dent Moses

billion in taxes The critical point is that unless Congress takes further action, the exemption provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 are set to “sunset” on December 31, 2025. To navigate these changing tax dynamics, taxpayers should consult their estate planning professionals.

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Your Estate Plan: Don’t Forget About Income Tax Planning

RogerRossmeisl

Beginning on January 1, 2026, the amount is due to be reduced to $5 million, adjusted for inflation. The post Your Estate Plan: Don’t Forget About Income Tax Planning appeared first on Roger Rossmeisl, CPA. Of course, Congress could act to extend the higher amount or institute a new amount.

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2023 Year-End Tax Planning Strategies for the Real Estate and Construction Industry

Cherry Bekaert

Contributor: Chelsea Payne , Senior Manager, Tax Services As the end of the year approaches, strategic planning remains crucial for taxpayers looking to optimize their financial positions and set the stage for a strong start in the upcoming fiscal year.

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Estate Tax – Current Law, 2026, Biden Tax Proposal

KROST

If a decedent were to die in 2021, with an estate of $11,700,000 there would be zero tax due on the estate and a full step up in tax basis on all assets to the value on the decedent’s date of death. Under the current tax law, the higher estate and gift tax exemption will “Sunset” on December 31, 2025. About the Author.

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2023 Year-End Tax Planning Strategies for Businesses

Cherry Bekaert

There are several key tax considerations and tactical approaches for businesses to address while closing out 2023 and moving into 2024. From leveraging tax incentives to optimizing deductions, this guide offers insights into tax planning to help businesses make informed decisions and set a solid foundation for the upcoming year.

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Why Opportunity Zones Are a Good Investment in 2024

CPA Practice

Investors can defer paying taxes on capital gains by investing those gains into a QOF within 180 days of the sale of an asset. The payment of the capital gains tax is deferred until the eventual sale of the QOF investment or the program’s expiration in 2026, whichever comes first. 31, 2026, will hold.

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Year-End Tax Planning Considerations for Property Owners in Light of Bonus Depreciation Phase Out

Withum

This luxury is set to phase out starting January 1, 2023, until it is fully eliminated in 2027 as follows: Period Bonus Depreciation Percentage 9/27/2017 – 12/31/2022 100% 2023 80% 2024 60% 2025 40% 2026 20% 2027 0%. Qualifying property is loosely defined as property with a depreciable life of 20 years or less. Contact Us.