Foundations are organizations that aim to achieve a specific goal, often related to charitable or philanthropic causes. There are two main types of foundations: Public foundations and Private (family) foundations. Both have different goals, structures, and funding sources, which impact how they operate and what they are able to achieve. According to Eric Sheldon, CPA,…
Fiduciary accounting is the process of recording and reporting the transactions and activities of a trust, estate, or conservatorship. This is done in the normal course of administration, but it can also be required by a court order. Fiduciaries owe many legal duties to the beneficiaries of a trust, estate, or conservatorship. A breach of…
If you are the beneficiary of a trust, you may be able to challenge the Trustee’s accounting. It can be a messy, expensive and time-consuming process. Taking advantage of an attorney’s expertise can help you to navigate these tricky waters. In the course of administering a trust, fiduciaries are held to the highest accountability standards….
Fiduciary accounting (sometimes called “court accounting”) is a comprehensive report of the activity within a trust, estate, guardianship, or conservatorship during a specific period. It is a process whereby a fiduciary records the receipts, disbursements and changes in the asset value of a trust. This helps to make sure that the trust is in compliance…
In the financial services industry, fiduciaries have a duty to do what is best for their clients. They have to make decisions based on sound reasoning and put their clients’ interests ahead of their own. Fiduciaries also have to disclose any conflicts of interest. For example, a lawyer must disclose his or her own financial…
As we close out the year and get ready for tax season, here’s what you can do to maximize your tax savings by year-end. Personal Exemptions Personal exemptions are eliminated for tax years 2018 through 2025. Standard Deductions The standard deduction for married couples filing a joint return in 2022 is $25,900. For singles and…
For many years, IRS rules stated that taxpayers could not keep retirement funds in their retirement accounts indefinitely. They must start taking withdrawals from their IRA, SIMPLE IRA, SEP IRA, or retirement plan account when they reach age 70 1/2. These withdrawals are known as required minimum distributions or RMDs. However, the Setting Every Community…
As we close out the year and get ready for tax season, here’s what individuals and families need to know about tax provisions for 2022. INDIVIDUALS – TAX CREDITS Adoption Credit In 2022, a nonrefundable (i.e., only those with tax liability will benefit) credit of up to $14,890 is available for qualified adoption expenses for…
For employees that work from home, your at-home expense deduction have been reduced. However, for self-employed workers that work out of their home, deductions still remain. To claim a home office as a business expense, you must use part of your home as your principal place of business or a place where you regularly meet…
You may have heard that the uber-wealthy pay little in taxes. In some cases, it’s true. But how? The better question might be, how can you also reduce your tax bill? Unlike how the rest of us contribute to taxes, through our paychecks, the wealthy may not have any income on their tax return….
