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Prepare large estates for TCJA sunset now

by Arthur Geffen | May 7, 2024 | Dallas Probate Lawyer

CPA financial planners need to talk with high-net-worth clients now about the idea of shifting ownership of millions of dollars in assets before the estate and gift tax basic exclusion is essentially cut in half on Jan. 1, 2026, Bob Keebler, CPA/PFS, said in an AICPA...

Beware of Offer in Compromise ‘mills’ that falsely claim their services are necessary to resolve IRS debt

by Arthur Geffen | Apr 3, 2024 | Dallas Probate Lawyer

As part of the annual Dirty Dozen list of tax scams, the Internal Revenue Service today renewed its warning to taxpayers concerning pricey Offer in Compromise (OIC) "mills” that aggressively mislead taxpayers into thinking their tax debts can disappear. As in...

Looming Changes to Federal Estate & Gift Tax – Act Now!

by Arthur Geffen | Mar 19, 2024 | Dallas Probate Lawyer

Following the enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act in 2017, the federal estate and gift tax exemption was increased from $5.49 million per person to $11.18 million, which allowed for a substantial increase in what taxpayers were allowed to transfer both during their...

The Clock Is Ticking on Tax Cuts: Act Now to Avoid Missing Out

by Arthur Geffen | Mar 4, 2024 | Dallas Probate Lawyer

Since it was enacted, we’ve been aware of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act’s built-in “sunset” date of December 31, 2025. Come the first day of 2026, almost all of the legislation’s significant changes to tax-related provisions will revert to what existed before the TCJA was...

Foreign Residents Must Consider US Estate Tax When They Invest

by Arthur Geffen | Jan 25, 2024 | Dallas Probate Lawyer

SEE: Foreign Residents Must Consider US Estate Tax When They Invest (bloomberglaw.com) Arthur H. Geffen Attorney & Counselor at Law 17330 Preston Rd., Suite 200D-260 Dallas. TX 75252 469-442-2640 214-447–0241 FAX...
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