When taxpayers weave together various tax rules to produce a favorable outcome, the IRS will often cite various judicial doctrines to avoid the result or to unwind the transaction. This can include economic substance, the step transaction doctrine, etc. These doctrines allow the IRS to effectively reverse the tax treatment of transactions when multiple tax……
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Income Shifting to Reduce Tax for Real Estate Sale
Income shifting is a fundamental income tax planning concept. It involves strategically allocating income among related taxpayers to minimize the overall tax liability. This may be intended to use up tax attributes of one taxpayer (such as deductions or tax credits), take advantage of tax deferral options to delay paying taxes, or take advantage of……
The Stock Sale as a Sham Transaction
Taxpayers are continually seeking ways to avoid or minimize their tax liabilities. And rightfully so, as taxes take a significant amount of profit or gain from any deal or effort. Take the case of a lawsuit award. You sue someone and settle or win the case. There are nuances, but generally, you are usually taxed……