Last week, the House of Representatives voted to kill the federal estate tax with a vote of 240-179 in favor of H.R. 1105. This week,
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Guest Post: Do You Support Repeal Of The Federal Estate Tax?
It’s time for guest posts! Today, Jean Gordon Carter, a partner with the law firm Hunton & Williams LLP, comments on repeal of the federal estate tax.
Read MoreAdmit It: The Clintons Didn’t Do Any Tax Planning You Wouldn’t Do
The headlines are meant to grab your attention: Wealthy Clintons use trusts to avoid full estate tax they back After touting estate tax, Bill and
Read MoreRather Than Tackle Tough Tax Reform, Congress Focuses On The Death Tax. Again.
Congress introduces two more bills to repeal the estate tax.
Read MoreHouse Passes Senate Budget Bill: We Have A Deal!
Well, color me surprised. The House voted on the budget after all, and they voted up or down, rather than amending the Senate bill. The
Read MoreIRS Announces Increase In Annual Exclusion For Gifts
Nobody has a crystal ball. I’ve sat through presentation after presentation (and given a couple myself) on the state of the federal estate and gift
Read MoreFederer’s Wimbledon Win Pays Off For Some In Britain
While many across Britain were devastated last week by Roger Federer’s victory at Wimbledon over hometown darling Andy Murray, others had something to celebrate: money
Read MoreWhat&’s Old Is New Again In Obama’s Budget Proposal
You don’t grow up as a middle child without learning a few tricks of the trade. One of the most notable: if you have something
Read MoreWhat's Mine Is Yours: IRS Issues Estate Tax Portability Guidance
Last December, Congress pushed through a whole set of changes meant to make them look good on Election Day things easier for taxpayers. One of
Read MoreIRS Issues Extension For Form Not Yet Available (Thanks?)
If you lost a loved one in 2010, my sympathies are with you. If you lost a loved one in 2010 that might have a
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