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Transfer Minority Business Interests to Take Advantage of the Expanded Lifetime Estate and Gift Tax Exemptions Before 2026

Anders CPA

The looming sunset of the expanded lifetime estate and gift tax exemption will arrive on January 1, 2026. As of January 1, 2026, the current lifetime estate and gift tax exemption will be cut in half and adjusted for inflation. Key Takeaways: As of 2024, the lifetime estate and gift tax exemption stands at $13.61

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

Dent Moses

This means that by 2026, the estate and gift tax exemption may be cut in half, possibly falling to between $6 million and $7 million, depending on inflation. The post Estate and Gift Taxes – Plan Now for Reduced Exemption in 2026 appeared first on Dent Moses, LLP.

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Minnesota Paid Family Leave to Launch in 2026

Patriot Software

Beginning in 2026, Minnesota employers will be responsible for handling payroll deductions for the new Minnesota paid family leave program. The Land of 10,000 Lakes is the latest state to launch a paid family and medical leave program. The upcoming MN paid family leave means employers and employees pay into a state fund.

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Estate Tax Law Changes in 2026 May Impact Your Taxes A LOT—Gift Now!

LSLCPAs

The Lifetime Gift Tax Exemption is scheduled to be cut in half in 2026. The post Estate Tax Law Changes in 2026 May Impact Your Taxes A LOT—Gift Now! It is estimated that at this time, the lifetime exclusion will drop to around $6.2 This decrease will affect not only estates over the current exemption amount of $12.92

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Disabled Family Members May Be Able to Benefit from ABLE Accounts

RogerRossmeisl

law made changes that will allow more people to be eligible for these accounts, beginning in 2026. It can be done though an Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) account, which is a tax-free account that can be used for disability-related expenses. The SECURE 2.0

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California Takes First Step in Introducing Companies to ESG Reporting

CPA Practice

For reporting on Scope 1 and 2, data from FY 2025 will be used to report in 2026. Reporting on Scope 3 will be effective as of FY 2027, reporting on FY 2026 data. Reporting for SB-261 will be required on or before January 1, 2026 which will be before SB-253. Reporting is required annually using a digital reporting platform.

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Why Opportunity Zones Are a Good Investment in 2024

CPA Practice

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. It is possible that the 2026 expiration could be extended, or that new legislation could be introduced to continue the program beyond 2047 in some form. 31, 2026, will hold.

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