Samuel D. Fries

It’s Time to Think about Today’s Favorable Gift and Estate Tax Rules

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) dramatically increased the unified federal gift and estate tax exemption from $5.49 million in 2017 to $13.61 million in 2024. If you're married, you and your spouse have separate exemptions, for a total of $27.22 million for this year. Another inflation adjustment is scheduled for 2025.

8 Steps Toward Enhanced Financial Security

During uncertain times, you may be concerned about the effects world events will have on your...

IRS Issues New Final Regs on RMDs

The IRS has just released final regulations on required minimum distributions (RMDs) from qualified...

How to Manage Taxes in Retirement

You're planning and saving money for a financially secure retirement. Good for you! But don't...

7 Midyear Tax Planning Tips for Individuals

Summer is a good time to reflect on tax planning moves that could lower this year's tax bill. It...

Ready, Set, Retire

Have you given any thought to your retirement? Even if you don't expect to retire anytime soon, the...

Court Rules Corporate Reporting Law is Unconstitutional but Requirements Remain

Under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), many businesses had to begin complying with new...

Social Security Tax Update: How High Can It Go?

Employees, self-employed individuals and employers all pay the Social Security tax, and the bite...

Tips for Reducing the Impact of NIIT

The net investment income tax (NIIT) was enacted more than a decade ago. While repeal has been...

Spelling Out the Rules for the Net Unrealized Appreciation Tax Break

Are you a small business owner or corporate owner holding appreciated company stock in your 401(k)...