April 20, 2021—When the “kiddie tax” became law in 1986, the IRS began taxing a child’s unearned income, such as interest and dividends, at the parent’s tax rate rather than at the child’s far lower rate. Although the kiddie tax rules can lead to harsh consequences for many families, with proper planning they may create tax-saving opportunities for higher-income taxpayers.
As we move through the remainder of 2021, the focus on tax policy to help fund the Biden administration’s initiatives is sharpening. There are numerous tax proposals circulating that may dramatically impact taxpayers soon. Whether any of these proposals pass and in what form remains unclear.
December 22, 2020, GEM 29 — Over this past year, many families have grappled with topics from the pandemic to politics, perhaps disrupting family harmony. With the uneasiness that 2020 presented, has your family defined a concise purpose for the new year that drives goals? In today’s podcast, Family Legacy Advisor Jerry Inglet discusses both the importance of establishing your family’s purpose for 2021 and how to supplement it with the development and use of a family motto.
