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Tax News You Can Use
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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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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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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IRS Grants Extensions of Time for Taxpayers in Declared Disaster Areas
Review for a list of impacted states.
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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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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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Executive Compensation Tax: Employee Benefit Plans
Understand each plan’s nuances to maximize after-tax benefits.
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Moore V. United States and the Future of Wealth Taxes
Is taxation of unrealized appreciation constitutional?
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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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The 65-Day Rule & Its Impact on Trust Income Taxes
Explore the rules and benefits of this trust election.
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Mega-Backdoor Roth Conversions: Supercharge Retirement
Maximize your client’s savings with these considerations.
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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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Tier-ed and True: CRT Income Taxation
A charitable remainder trust offers meaningful tax benefits
- Tax News You Can Use
Hands On Philanthropy: Private Operating Foundations
Understand the advantages and complexities of private operating foundations.
- Tax News You Can Use
Moore v. United States: What the Supreme Court Did and Did Not Say
Understand the potential implications of the Moore case.
- Tax News You Can Use
2024 Election Update - Taxes Take Center Stage
Explore the distinction between each parties’ 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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Avoiding Scammers Posing as the IRS
Knowing how the IRS contacts taxpayers can weed out scams
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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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New RMD rules issued by the IRS
We now have certainty on RMDs for inherited accounts.
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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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501(c)(3) vs. 501(c)(4) Organizations
A multi-channel approach to donations improves flexibility
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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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