Tag: Trust Taxes

Navigating Late GST Tax Elections: Maximizing Exemptions for Trusts

Those who create or come into significant wealth often face difficult decisions about what to do with it. What is one to do with excess wealth—the wealth that will have no material impact on the owner’s life? The most common solution is to simply do nothing and let the estate tax take about half of… Continue reading Navigating Late GST Tax Elections: Maximizing Exemptions for Trusts

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June 23, 2024
Are Funds Advanced to Third Party Subject to Tax?

With a cash basis taxpayer, the general rule is that the taxpayer recognizes gross income when money is received. But what if the taxpayer holds money on account for others? This is a common practice. These transfers may include deposits, advances, etc. It can even include funds held in trust for the benefit of a… Continue reading Are Funds Advanced to Third Party Subject to Tax?

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April 11, 2021