As appeared in “Tax Notes Today Federal,” April 16, 2023, by Erin McManus. The estate of a widow of a regional bank founder is challenging a $5.47 million estate tax deficiency arising from alleged additional unreported lifetime gifts and understated valuations, and from disallowed interest on loans to pay expenses. Carolyn…
A Practical Guide to Leverage Their Benefits and Avoid Potential Pitfalls 1031 Exchanges – A Primer 1031 exchanges are a powerful tool. For the savvy real estate investor, a 1031 exchange can reduce risk and increase diversification. In short, the investor can redeploy assets into other types/classes of real estate…
Those who have earned wealth through real estate will tell you it comes hard fought and is won deal by deal, zoning board by zoning board, tenant by tenant. Ultimately, as the net worth accumulates, it is likely to be highly concentrated in this single asset class – and you…
f you are an American citizen of means, you probably consider taxes to be one of your primary financial concerns and put considerable effort into making sure you are not paying more than you have to. So the following statement might shock you: The United States is a tax haven. The…
Changing your domicile to another state may cut your taxes, but the state you leave may not let it go so easily.