A revocable living trust is often used to complement a will. For instance, you might transfer specific securities to the trust. Notably, these assets generally don’t have to go through the probate process, which can be time-consuming and expensive. Thus, a living trust enables your beneficiaries to receive some [...]
Prior to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA), the US had a worldwide taxation system. The TCJA changed the tax system to a hybrid territorial system. Under the hybrid territorial system, income earned by US Corporations outside of the US is either eliminated or reduced. There [...]
Newburg Staff Writers-March 16, 2021 Within the 591 page American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 lives an important grant to further support restaurants and bars. We have included below some pertinent inquiries relative to the $28.6 billion dollar Restaurant Revitalization Fund. Who Qualifies for the Grant ? If your establishment involves [...]
FinCEN Form 114 – Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR) Form 114 (FBAR) is used to report a financial interest in a foreign financial account, or signature authority over a foreign financial account. A United States person including a citizen, resident, corporation, partnership, LLC, trust and estate are required [...]
For many people, the first thing they think of when they hear the words “estate plan” is a will. And for good reason, as it’s the cornerstone of any estate plan. But do you know what provisions should be included in a will and what are best to leave [...]
Newburg Staff Writers-March 11, 2021 (6:00 AM) Congress approved the expansive $1.9 trillion relief package on Wednesday, authorizing new federal spending, covering such areas as school and college aid, vaccine distribution funding, as well as a variety of areas assisting both businesses and individuals. Some of the key highlights [...]
Newburg Staff Writers-March 9, 2021 (12:00 PM) The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA) introduced the Qualified Business Income deduction (QBI) under Code Section 199A, whereby pass-through entity owners (partnerships, LLCs, LLPs. S-Corps, and sole proprietors) could be eligible to deduct up to 20% of the profits [...]
Newburg Staff Writers-March 8, 2021 (12:00 PM) Which foreign assets do I report to the IRS? For individuals, the U.S. operates under a worldwide taxation system. As a result, there are numerous foreign assets, some subject to taxation, that a person may have to report on their U.S. tax return. These [...]
For many people, an important goal of estate planning is to leave a legacy for their children, grandchildren and future generations. And what better way to do that than to help provide for their educational needs? A 529 plan can be a highly effective tool for funding tuition and [...]
If you’re approaching retirement, you probably want to ensure the money you’ve saved in retirement plans lasts as long as possible. If so, be aware that a law was recently enacted that makes significant changes to retirement accounts. The SECURE Act, which was signed into law in late 2019, [...]
