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Advise your clients on the latest tax developments with expert analysis from Northern Trust Institute Director of Tax Planning Jane Ditelberg.

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    Navigate to Moore v. United States: What the Supreme Court Did and Did Not Say
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    Moore v. United States: What the Supreme Court Did and Did Not Say

    Understand the potential implications of the Moore case.

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    2024 Election Update - Taxes Take Center Stage

    Explore the distinction between each parties’ proposals.

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    Navigate to Tier-ed and True: CRT Income Taxation
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    Tier-ed and True: CRT Income Taxation

    A charitable remainder trust offers meaningful tax benefits

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    Hands On Philanthropy: Private Operating Foundations

    Understand the advantages and complexities of private operating foundations.

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    IRS Grants Extensions of Time for Taxpayers in Declared Disaster Areas

    Review for a list of impacted states.

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Tax Insights From Jane Ditelberg

Director of Tax Planning, The Northern Trust Institute

Jane is responsible for developing our perspective on tax, including individual and entity income, executive compensation, estate and fiduciary income taxation.

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    Navigate to IRS Grants Extensions of Time for Taxpayers in Declared Disaster Areas
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    IRS Grants Extensions of Time for Taxpayers in Declared Disaster Areas

    Review for a list of impacted states.

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    Navigate to Update on the Corporate Transparency Act
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    Update on the Corporate Transparency Act

    Discover the implications of the recent Alabama ruling.

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    Executive Compensation Tax: Options, Stock Grants and Bonuses

    Maximize your executive client’s compensation benefits.

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    Navigate to Gifts to Minors: Strategies for Effective Transfers
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    Gifts to Minors: Strategies for Effective Transfers

    Compare the techniques for gifting to minors.

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    When, and How, to Consider a Tax Domicile Change

    Assess all applicable taxes when contemplating a move.

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    Navigate to Executive Compensation Tax: Employee Benefit Plans
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    Executive Compensation Tax: Employee Benefit Plans

    Understand each plan’s nuances to maximize after-tax benefits.

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    Navigate to Moore V. United States and the Future of Wealth Taxes
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    Moore V. United States and the Future of Wealth Taxes

    Is taxation of unrealized appreciation constitutional?

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    Navigate to How to Defer Capital Gain on the Sale of Stock to an ESOP
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    How to Defer Capital Gain on the Sale of Stock to an ESOP

    A tax advantaged option for business succession.

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    Navigate to The 65-Day Rule & Its Impact on Trust Income Taxes
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    The 65-Day Rule & Its Impact on Trust Income Taxes

    Explore the rules and benefits of this trust election.

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    Navigate to Mega-Backdoor Roth Conversions: Supercharge Retirement
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    Mega-Backdoor Roth Conversions: Supercharge Retirement

    Maximize your client’s savings with these considerations.

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    Navigate to Trust Income Tax and the Mysterious DNI Deduction
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    Trust Income Tax and the Mysterious DNI Deduction

    Insights into complex issues surrounding the taxation of trusts.

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    Does My Child Need to File Tax Returns?

    Review the rules to determine if a return is needed.

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    Treasury Issues Guidance on RMDs and Inherited IRAs

    Understand the impact of the “10-year-rule” on RMDs for inherited retirement accounts.

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    Tax Planning with Irrevocable Grantor Trusts

    A grantor trust can be a tax-effective way of gifting.

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    The Expiring Exemption: Is Chicken Little Right?

    What could the expiring exemption really mean for taxpayers?

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    Navigate to Tier-ed and True: CRT Income Taxation
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    Tier-ed and True: CRT Income Taxation

    A charitable remainder trust offers meaningful tax benefits

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    Navigate to Hands On Philanthropy: Private Operating Foundations
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    Hands On Philanthropy: Private Operating Foundations

    Understand the advantages and complexities of private operating foundations.

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    Navigate to Moore v. United States: What the Supreme Court Did and Did Not Say
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    Moore v. United States: What the Supreme Court Did and Did Not Say

    Understand the potential implications of the Moore case.

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    Navigate to 2024 Election Update - Taxes Take Center Stage
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    2024 Election Update - Taxes Take Center Stage

    Explore the distinction between each parties’ proposals.

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    Navigate to What Do We Know About Vice President Harris’ Tax Proposals?
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    What Do We Know About Vice President Harris’ Tax Proposals?

    Harris’ past policy positions may inform current proposals.

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    Navigate to Avoiding Scammers Posing as the IRS
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    Avoiding Scammers Posing as the IRS

    Knowing how the IRS contacts taxpayers can weed out scams

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    Navigate to TCJA Individual Income Tax Provisions Subject to the Sunset
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    TCJA Individual Income Tax Provisions Subject to the Sunset

    Taxpayers can plan for sunsetting provisions of the TCJA.

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    Navigate to New RMD rules issued by the IRS
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    New RMD rules issued by the IRS

    We now have certainty on RMDs for inherited accounts.

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    Navigate to §6166 Deferral and Other Tools for the Illiquid Estate
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    §6166 Deferral and Other Tools for the Illiquid Estate

    Learn ways to reduce the liquidity burden from estate taxes.

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    Navigate to 501(c)(3) vs. 501(c)(4) Organizations
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    501(c)(3) vs. 501(c)(4) Organizations

    A multi-channel approach to donations improves flexibility

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    Navigate to SEP and SIMPLE Retirement Plans for Small Employers
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    SEP and SIMPLE Retirement Plans for Small Employers

    Explore plan options that offer choice and flexibility.

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    Options for a Spouse as Beneficiary of a Retirement Account

    Learn about the options available to spousal beneficiaries.

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