The good news: (a) that estate tax repeal debate is back on the radar and (b) neither side of the debate seems to be counting on the law remaining the same as it is scheduled to be reinstated in 2011.
October 27, 2010 By
IRS Releases Estate Tax Statistics for 2001-2009
A look at the estate tax statistics for taxable estates of decedents dying between 2001 and 2009. The results should help inform the estate tax debate.
September 21, 2010 By
IRS Clarifies 2010 Basis Rules for Revocable Trusts
The IRS has published guidance about how the IRS will apply the 2010 basis rules to property held in revocable trusts.
September 6, 2010 By
Making Good Use of GRATs in 2010
With the scheduled reinstatement of the Federal estate tax less than 4 months away, many taxpayers are taking advantage of the current low-interest-rate environment to set up GRATs.
