IRS / Tax Guidance 3 - American College of Trust and Estate Counsel

Exploring key distinctions in tax and labor law when classifying workers as independent contractors or employees, focusing on FLSA, IRS, and ERISA guidelines.

A Life Insurance-Funded Redemption Agreement Gone Bad

The risks of life insurance-funded redemption agreements, the Connolly v. US case, and safer alternatives like cross-purchase agreements, life insurance LLCs.

Huffman Case Endangers Buy-Sell Agreements

Lessons from Huffman v. Commissioner, when a son exercised an option to purchase stock from his parents, ignoring a buy-sell agreement in the family business.

Modifying Trusts after CCA 202352018

A T&E expert reviews CCA 202352018’s true scope, how it affects designing trusts when drafting, and some considerations when modifying trusts.

Planning for the Young Under SECURE

An overview for professionals advising clients about leaving IRA assets to beneficiaries that have not reached majority, such as minors and young adults.

Self-Employment Tax: Tax Court Curtails Limited Partner Exclusion

Strategies for limited partnerships and S corporations to minimize self-employment tax and net investment income tax following a 2023 tax court decision.