What Does A Biden White House Mean For Estate Taxes?

December 7, 2020 "Time Saver & Helpful Hint" eNewsletter

Weekly News Update

Synopsis: Now that the transition to a Biden White House has officially begun, what will his presidency mean for estate taxes? Many people have been gifting like mad these last few months in anticipation of a potential blue wave in the November election. The concern was that if Democrats controlled the White House and both houses of Congress, the Democrats would undo Trump’s 2017 tax act and reduce the estate tax lifetime exemption (currently set at $11,580,000). The blue wave did not happen, so where are we now?

Weekly Time Saver & Helpful Hint

"Gift Tax Valuations"

There's been a lot of discussion lately about gifting and gift tax valuations. IRS Form 709 gift tax returns apply the same methodology to securities valuations as the IRS Form 706 estate tax. Whether you are preparing either return, please keep us in mind for your stock and bond valuations.

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Last week's topic was:

"Charitable Remainder Unitrust Valuations"

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We give you access to all the tools, information, and professional support you need to increase your profits and serve your customers better:

IRS Form 706 Estate Tax
IRS Form 709 Gift Tax
Charitable Remainder Unitrust
Grantor Retained Annuity Trust
Domestic & Global Historical Pricing
Capital Changes
Cost Basis for Dividend Reinvestment Plans & Equities
1040/1041 Income Allocation for Calendar or Fiscal Year

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