Like-Kind, 1031 Exchanges
Tax deferred property exchanges must be structured correctly, from the beginning, to realize the benefits of deferred taxes. Click here to learn more about Like-Kind 1031 exchanges
I’ll Let State Law Decide Who Gets My Assets and My…Children?
Estate Planning 101 - If you don't have a will or all of your assets properly titled to pass by operation of law, then the assets of your estate will be distributed according to state law. A more shocking fact is that if you have not named a guardian in your will, state law will [...]
Form 1099-S – A “Must” for Reporting Timber Sales
Prior to May 28, 2009, pay-as-cut sales proceeds were not required to be reported on 1099 information forms. However, in T.D. 9450, the Treasury Department clarified that both pay-as-cut timber sales and lump-sum timber sales are now required to be reported on Form 1099-S. Please contact our office if you need more information. We would be more than happy [...]
What to Do When a Loved One Dies?
As if it is not enough to have to face the grief of losing a loved one, there are so many other administrative tasks set in motion by someones death that must be taken care of. From collecting the information needed to document the contents of the decedent's estate, all the way through to distribution [...]
2011-2012 Annual Gift Tax Exclusion
The annual gift tax exclusion for 2012 remains at the 2010 and 2011 level of $13,000. If you are married, you can gift up to $26,000 per donee, per year, by using the gift-splitting rules while avoiding any federal gift tax ramifications. Gifting is a good way to reduce your taxable estate. For example, if [...]
IRS Issues Form 706 Protective Claim Guidance
On October 14th, the IRS issued Revenue Procedure 2011-48, 2011-42 IRB 527 which provides guidance for filing protective claims for refund under Section 2053 of the Code. Protective claims are needed due to the uncertainty surrounding many of the expenses associated with the administration of an estate. Commonly, legal and accounting fees related to the [...]
Our 10 most viewed blog posts of 2011
In the spirit of wrapping up 2011, we decided to give you our ten most viewed blog posts of 2011. That means you loved them! 10. Bonus Payments are wages from November 30 9. Alabama’s 529 fund could lower your tax bill from December 20 8. New Home Builder Ad Valorem Tax Reduction Opportunity from [...]
2011 Year End Tax Planning Letter Now Available
Our much anticipated 2011 year-end tax planning letter is now available. This document is chock full of helpful information to help you take advantage of those last minute tax saving strategies and to help you avoid potential pitfalls. 2011 Year End Planning Letter Please call your JMF tax professional today to setup a year-end planning session. We are [...]
Could a Trust Fund Be Right for My Heirs?
Whether from hard work and dedication, inheritance of family wealth, or maybe even both, many individuals are faced with the favorable dilemma of having to deal with the transfer of wealth to the next generation(s). Regardless of whether "wealth" is defined as thousands of dollars, or billions, most taxpayers would certainly rather their heirs receive [...]
Ready to Close the Estate? Not Until All Claims Are Settled.
Below is a link to the Satisfaction of Claim form for Tuscaloosa County. Please contact the JMF Estate and Trust department if you need any assistance. We will be more than happy to help with this form, or if you need a similar form for another jursidiction. Click here to get the form.