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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. Gifting minority interests in the business over the next two years can help you maximize the potential tax benefit of the increased gifting thresholds. million for an individual and $27.22 million for individuals and $11.18

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

Dent Moses

For the past five years, taxpayers have enjoyed historically high gift and estate tax exemptions, thanks to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. million in 2024, either during their lifetimes or at death, without incurring federal gift or estate tax. How many estate tax returns are filed annually, and how much tax is paid?

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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! The post Estate Tax Law Changes in 2026 May Impact Your Taxes A LOT—Gift Now! million but also those in the $6–$13 million range, as these.

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Work Opportunity Tax Credit Provides Help to Employers

RogerRossmeisl

In today’s tough job market and economy, the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) may help employers. It’s generally limited to eligible employees who begin work for the employer before January 1, 2026. The post Work Opportunity Tax Credit Provides Help to Employers appeared first on Roger Rossmeisl, CPA.

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

RogerRossmeisl

As a result of the current estate tax exemption amount ($12.06 million in 2022), many people no longer need to be concerned with federal estate tax. Now, because many estates won’t be subject to estate tax, more planning can be devoted to saving income taxes for your heirs.

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Disabled Family Members May Be Able to Benefit from ABLE Accounts

RogerRossmeisl

If you have family members with disabilities, there may be a tax-advantaged way to save for their needs — without having them lose eligibility for the government benefits to which they’re entitled. law made changes that will allow more people to be eligible for these accounts, beginning in 2026. The SECURE 2.0

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IRS Raises Estate Tax Exemption Amount for 2024

CPA Practice

By Katelyn Washington, Kiplinger Consumer News Service (TNS) The federal estate tax exemption amount is going up again for 2024. A higher exemption means more estates may be exempt from the federal tax, which can save heirs from a hefty tax bill. million 2023 estate tax exemption amount). million (up from the $12.92

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