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How are Charitable Contributions Used to Reduce Estate Taxes?

Charitable Contributions to Reduce Taxes

Increasing tax changes for the wealthy are coming, and motivation to find ways to protect the wealth is getting increased attention, according to a recent article from CNBC entitled “Here’s how to reduce exposure to tax increases with charitable contributions.” Charitable remainder trusts (CRTs) and Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) are options for people who are…

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How Does Step-up Basis Work in an S-Corp?

How Does Step-up Basis Work in an S-Corp?

My sister, her husband and I own an S Corporation with 25%, 25% and 50% ownership, respectively. The S Corporation invests in rental properties. My brother-in-law passed away earlier this year, so does my sister get a step-up in basis for her husband’s portion?

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Can Your Pandemic Pet Be in Your Estate Plan?

Can Your Pandemic Pet Be in Your Estate Plan?

Many people already had pets before COVID-19, but a recent University of Michigan National Poll on Healthy Aging found as many as 10% of those individuals between ages 50 to 80 acquired a new pet between March 2020 and January 2021.

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