Wall Street Journal, Estate Tax Choice May Be In Works For 2010 — Treasury Official, by Martin Vaughan: The estates of those who died this year might be allowed to be taxed as if they died in 2009, in order to resolve a problem created by the repeal of the estate tax, a Treasury Department official… Continue reading Estates May be Given Choice Between 2009 & 2010 Estate Tax Law
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Mickey Mouse, Disney, and the Estate Tax…A Story with a Surprise Ending!
Although we have yet to see legislation to preempt the reversion of the estate tax to the 2001 rates on January 1, 2011, the media has become inundated with opinions and speculation surrounding such. Most of the talk I find rather boring as a lot of the arguments are merely re-worded sentiment that has been… Continue reading Mickey Mouse, Disney, and the Estate Tax…A Story with a Surprise Ending!
Throw Momma From Her Private Jet–Not From The Train
New York Times columnist Paul Krugman famously dubbed the Bush 2001 tax cuts the “Throw Momma From The Train Act”, because the estate tax was eliminated for just one year—2010. But as 2010 grinds on without a federal estate levy, it’s becoming clear that Krugman got it wrong. Any Momma who would ride the rails… Continue reading Throw Momma From Her Private Jet–Not From The Train
Bush Tax Cuts Expire in 2010…Will You Pay Higher Taxes?
No one wants to be taken by surprise with a super high tax bill for 2011. With only four months remaining until the expiration of Bush’s tax cuts enacted in the 2001 EGTRRA Bill, a lot of Taxpayers are holding their breath while they scramble to plan for a wide range of alternatives. We are… Continue reading Bush Tax Cuts Expire in 2010…Will You Pay Higher Taxes?
The Uncertain Future of Death and Taxes in 2010
“In this world, nothing can be said to be certain except death and taxes.” ~Benjamin Franklin~ With the estate tax existing as staple in revenue production since 1916, the controversial repeal of such marks a historical period of uncertainty when it comes to death and taxes. Many speculated that Congress would enact interim Legislation preventing… Continue reading The Uncertain Future of Death and Taxes in 2010