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July 12, 2018

Joseph A. Zarlengo

July 11, 2018

David L. Reich

July 1, 2018

Avoiding Death Taxes and Income Taxes, Too

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March 9, 2018

Objects in the Mirror May be Closer Than They Appear: Why Estate Taxes Still Matter

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (the “Tax Act”) has reduced the federal estate taxes to the point that such taxes currently affect a very small percentage of U.S. citizens and residents. Nevertheless, many individuals and families are still affected by State estate and inheritance taxes, which typically apply to individuals…

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July 19, 2014

Avoiding Death Taxes

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June 1, 2014

Supreme Court Confirms that Assets Held in an Inherited Individual Retirement Account Are Not Exempt From a Debtor’s Bankruptcy Estate

On June 12, 2014, the Supreme Court ruled that inherited IRAs, unlike traditional IRAs, do not receive protection in bankruptcy. Depending on the size of the IRA and the age of the intended beneficiary(ies) and estate planning considerations, IRA holders may wish to consider creating a trust for each intended beneficiary, and designating…

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February 1, 2013

2013 Estate And Income Tax Laws

Even though Washington addressed part of the “fiscal cliff” by permanently extending several tax-saving provisions, tax planning remains very important. This article lists reasons for tax planning and provides a brief summary of current tax laws.

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May 1, 2012

Expiring Tax Saving Opportunities

Did you know that on January 1, 2013 (just ten months from now), our tax laws in the U.S. will be changing? Based on the increases required under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act passed in 2010 and expiring Bush tax cuts, our taxes will change dramatically.

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January 1, 2012

Recent Changes to Illinois’ Estate Tax Laws

On December 16, 2011 Governor Quinn signed legislation that will increase the Illinois’ estate and generation-skipping transfer tax exemptions. What this means is that one can leave more money to one’s family and friends ($1.5 million more next year and $2 million more in 2013) without incurring any Illinois estate or GST tax.

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