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Flp In The Black, Wendy G. Gerzog
Flp In The Black, Wendy G. Gerzog
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In Estate of Black, because the Tax Court held the Blacks' transfers fell within the bona fide sales exception of section 2036, they were successful at avoiding the application of the provision. Thus, they were able to obtain valuation discounts for their transfers of property (mostly marketable securities) to their son and grandchildren. The court also decided the marital trust funding valuation date issue in the executor's favor and allowed almost half of the claimed administrative expense deductions.
Check-The-Box Regs And Gift Tax Discounts, Wendy G. Gerzog
Check-The-Box Regs And Gift Tax Discounts, Wendy G. Gerzog
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This article discusses the recent Tax Court decision in Pierre and the effect for gift tax purposes of an entity’s classification made under the check-the-box regulations. The court was split on what those regulations mean when they state that an entity is to be disregarded ‘‘for federal tax purposes.’’