Estate Tax

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New Laws Impact Estate Plans

Dan Edwards, CPA
Director of Estate Planning
Published November 5, 2019

Estate tax laws continually change, making it important to review your estate plan periodically. Working alongside a Carlson Capital Management tax professional will help you understand how the new laws will impact your estate and its beneficiaries, as well as your financial position today. Federal Level: Higher Exemptions and PortabilityConsider the new, higher lifetime estate exemptions: Only individuals with taxable estates greater than $11,400,000 and estates of married couples greater ... [Continue Reading]

An Update from the Tax Team: Could There be Major Tax Reform in 2017?

Kevin Koski, CPA
Principal Tax Advisor
Published January 16, 2017

The November elections resulted in a Republican sweep of the White House, the U.S. House of Representatives, as well as the U.S. Senate—results that could very well set the landscape and build momentum for major tax reform in 2017. President-elect Trump and House Speaker Paul Ryan have each put forth initial proposals that have the potential of serving as platforms for major tax reform legislation. For this quarter’s update, we thought you might appreciate a summary of what we believe are the ... [Continue Reading]