Porting the Estate Tax Exemption – Should You?

In 1916, the U.S. enacted a tax on estates. And also in 1916, the U.S. established the first exemption from estate tax for estates below $40,000. It has been a wild ride ever since. In 1993, the exemption from estate tax was $600,000. In 2002 the exemption was $1,000,000. In 2024 the exemption is $13,610,000. […]

Moving Soon? Better Notify FinCEN!

Starting January 1, 2024, small corporations, LLCs, and similar entities are required to report beneficial ownership information to the Treasury’s Financial Crime Enforcement Network (FinCEN). The penalty for failure to file is up to two years in prison and $10,000. A beneficial owner is any individual who directly or indirectly exercises substantial control over the […]