The U.S. tax code is generous when it comes to passing down money to heirs tax-free, and it has only become more so under the new tax law. But for married couples to obtain the full benefit, there is ...

The portability of the lifetime estate and gift tax exemption amount between spouses was introduced in the 2010 tax law. But details of portability aren’t well-known, and misunderstandings can cost an ...

Sadly, death happens to all of us eventually. Having a good estate plan in place is a loving thing to do for your surviving family members. That should include a will, a trust, and a power of attorney ...

The IRS issued interim final and proposed regulations Friday (T.D. 10031 and REG-107459-24) lowering the user fee for the Service to issue an estate tax closing letter from $67 to $56. An estate tax ...

The Tax Court denied an estate’s claim of a deceased spousal unused exemption (DSUE) amount, holding that the decedent’s predeceased spouse’s estate did not make a valid portability election (i.e., an ...

SYRACUSE, NY - Families settling estates in New York face strict filing deadlines and significant penalties for late or ...