Denial of Treaty Benefits and Limitation of Benefits One of the hallmarks of international tax planning is the ability to obtain a tax ruling from a foreign revenue services that the taxpayer is a qualified resident for income tax treaty purposes. Such a ruling permits a taxpayer to proceed with certainty in establishing operations. It […]
Are Roth IRAs more profitable for the taxpayer? Many taxpayers are wondering about the impact of the new IRS ruling on Roth IRA total annual contribution limits. According to a National Law Review report, on Oct. 21, the IRS ruling will create fewer limitations on after-tax contributions directly to Roth IRAs when a taxpayer retires, […]
Although all individuals holding a life insurance policy own an investment, they did not have the legal right to exert control over the investments inside the policy. However, according to a recent ruling by the U.S. Tax Court, investors who exercise control over how money is invested are subject to tax on the investment income. […]
I do not respond on the postings of persons who comment on the tax blog; however, one such post was brought to my attention and it is prescient and deserving of a response. The comment was written in response to our blog that described the impact of this state’s Inheritance Tax and Estate Tax upon […]
