Taxation

IRS says “Wait a Minute” on Stepping-up Basis for Assets in Irrevocable Trust

Until recently, the IRS has said little (if anything) regarding whether assets the beneficiary of an irrevocable trust receives get…

2 years ago
Setting Up a Tax Exempt OrganizationSetting Up a Tax Exempt Organization

Setting Up a Tax Exempt Organization

There are several steps in setting up a tax exempt organization. We're reviewing them here. However, this post is not…

2 years ago
Settlement of Probate Dispute Enforced As WrittenSettlement of Probate Dispute Enforced As Written

Settlement of Probate Dispute Enforced As Written

On June 12, 2023, the Tennessee Court of Appeals (Knoxville) upheld a settlement agreement requiring the recipient of funds in…

2 years ago
Elder Law Mishmash June 2023Elder Law Mishmash June 2023

Elder Law Mishmash June 2023

The following is a mishmash of information on various Elder Law, Special Needs Law, and Estate Planning issues. It also…

2 years ago
IRS Tax Tip 2023-75 – Notices CP2100 and 2100AIRS Tax Tip 2023-75 – Notices CP2100 and 2100A

IRS Tax Tip 2023-75 – Notices CP2100 and 2100A

On June 1, 2023, the IRS issued Tax Tip 2023-75. There, the IRS explained: When banks, credit unions, businesses and…

2 years ago
IRS Notice 2023-30 – Safe Harbor Deed Language in Conservation EasementsIRS Notice 2023-30 – Safe Harbor Deed Language in Conservation Easements

IRS Notice 2023-30 – Safe Harbor Deed Language in Conservation Easements

IRS Notice 2023-30 set forth the safe harbor language for extinguishment and boundary line adjustment clauses required by y §…

2 years ago
IRS Announces Saturday Hours for Taxpayer AssistanceIRS Announces Saturday Hours for Taxpayer Assistance

IRS Announces Saturday Hours for Taxpayer Assistance

The IRS announced its commitment to providing meaningful service and assistance to meet taxpayers' needs. In February, March, April, and…

2 years ago
Secure Act 2.0 allows SNTs holding retirement accounts to name charitable beneficiariesSecure Act 2.0 allows SNTs holding retirement accounts to name charitable beneficiaries

Secure Act 2.0 allows SNTs holding retirement accounts to name charitable beneficiaries

H.R. 2617, commonly known as the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (which includes the SECURE Act 2.0), amended provisions in the…

2 years ago
Elder Law and Special Needs Law News Roundup – 9-2-2022Elder Law and Special Needs Law News Roundup – 9-2-2022

Elder Law and Special Needs Law News Roundup – 9-2-2022

We regularly post links to news articles and other resources related to Elder Law and Special Needs Law. We focus…

3 years ago
Articles – Week of August 19, 2022Articles – Week of August 19, 2022

Articles – Week of August 19, 2022

We regularly scour the internet looking for information relating to elder care, special needs and elder law. Although we review…

3 years ago