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Build (Customized) Flexible Estate Planning Strategies In A Constantly Changing Political Landscape

Nerd's Eye View

In recent years, the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) has endured some drastic changes resulting from legislative action that have altered the strategies estate planning professionals have recommended to clients. For instance, prior to the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), "A/B trusts" had become ubiquitous for spousal estate tax planning.

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Adviser links: a fundamental misalignment

Abnormal Returns

thinkadvisor.com) The latest in advisortech news from April including the SEC's scrutiny of tax-loss harvesting systems. kitces.com) Practice management Why succession planning is important to firm owners whether they plan to sell or not. sciencedaily.com) How tax-adjusting a portfolio works in practice.

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Major Tax Changes Are Coming in 2026. Are You Ready?

Darrow Wealth Management

The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) brought sweeping changes to the tax code, impacting every taxpayer and business owner. Although a number of these provisions will negatively impact taxpayers starting in 2026, there a few changes that will be positive. For some, this may lead to more taxes paid on capital gains.

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Life Insurance for Business and Estate Planning

Carson Wealth

For individuals, a permanent life insurance plan can play a key role in estate planning by helping reduce estate taxes. million for couples), but it will revert to its pre-2018 level of $5 million (adjusted for inflation) in 2026. Estate Taxes.” Estate & Gift Tax FAQs.”

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Adviser links: AI-assisted financial advice

Abnormal Returns

riabiz.com) Taxes How pre-tax retirement contributions provide flexibility down the road. kitces.com) Tax strategies if the TCJA expires in 2026. flowfp.com) Don't let the potential for estate law changes be an excuse to not do estate planning.

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Estate Planning: 2024 Trends for Tax Professionals to Watch

Harness Wealth

In this guest post, Harness Tax Advisory Council member, Griffin Bridgers, J.D., covers some of the top estate planning trends that tax advisors should be tracking during the second half of 2024. contained a number of changes relevant to estate planning. citizens and residents. The SECURE Act 2.0

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Major Tax Changes Are Coming in 2026. Are You Ready?

Darrow Wealth Management

The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) brought sweeping changes to the tax code, impacting every taxpayer and business owner. Although a number of these provisions will negatively impact taxpayers starting in 2026, there a few changes that will be positive. For some, this may lead to more taxes paid on capital gains.

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