Massachusetts CLE - Tax Law Courses
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Outbound and Inbound Taxation: An Overview of U.S. Tax Law
International finance has been around since the days of the ancient spice routes, but the complexities of doing business abroad have grown exponentially. This CLE course reviews the tax consequence from both ends of the transaction—Americans doing business abroad and foreigners bringing their business to the US. The course will pay particular attention to structuring options for all types of transactions including that for ownership of real estate and cross - border joint ventures. The... More Info
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Pitfalls To Avoid When Real Estate and Matrimonial Issues Collide
Matrimonial law requires attorneys to possess a wide breadth of knowledge since it intersects with many other areas of laws including immigration, contracts, criminal law, property, insurance, trusts, estates and taxes. The place where matrimonial and real estate law overlap is particularly complex and fascinating. Divorcing couples typically jointly own at least one piece of property, usually the marital residence, though some couples may own many properties. From rental properties,... More Info
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Planning for Business Exits from C Corporations: Intra-Family Business Transactions and Other Developments
The Code Sec. 1202 exclusion for the gain on the sale of stock has gained increased attention from the Lower C corporation income tax rates. This CLE course will explain how this exclusion works, how it impacts a C corporation’s business structure, how it can be applied when a business changes from another entity to a C corporation and how it might compare to exit strategies of other businesses. The course will also explain how to shift to a partnership status from a corporate one after the ta... More Info
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Planning for Real Estate Owners: Advanced Strategies for Attorneys
This CLE course, designed to provide advisors with the broadest range of solution to tax issues, particular as they relate to real estate holdings, will present how various tax solutions maybe impact their decisions. The course will explain how to utilize knowledge of the income tax, gift tax and estate tax treatments to guide their clients. More Info
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Pre and Post-Nup Clauses to Address Trust Issues
In the modern-day marriage, pre and post-nuptial agreements are practically a given. The most effective of these utilize an interdisciplinary approach, particularly where trusts are concerned. This CLE course will provide a comprehensive overview of the most common pre and post-nuptial agreements with special attention paid to trusts and the impact these agreements may have on them. The course will provide practical tips and strategies for planning and creating agreements, techniques for draftin... More Info
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Private Foundations vs. Donor Advised Funds: The Pros and Cons
This CLE course will offer a comparative view of private foundations and donor advised funds. The course will present what each entity is, its purpose and the advantages and disadvantages of each. The impact of the current tax code and other laws, as well as foreseen changes, will also be discussed. More Info
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Religion and Estate Planning
While it may seem unlikely, a client’s religious beliefs may be a factor in planning his or her estate. Along with their goals, values, morals, and principles, a person’s religious beliefs are a factor in creating a customized estate plan. Given that a recent poll, 37% of respondents classified themselves as “highly religious” and in that same year donated upwards of $127 billion in support of religious causes and organizations, this impacts a considerable number of people. This CLE co... More Info
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Return to Office: Employment Tax Considerations
The post-COVID world has companies completely re-imagining workplaces, whether actual or virtual. This CLE course will explain various fringe benefits of a distributed or hybrid workforce, including employment tax benefits and those being offered real-time to motivate workers to return to offices or remain in place. The course will cover guidance from the IRS and various states on how to manage the complexities of these tax issued both in regards to reporting and withholding for employ... More Info
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Section 2704 Proposed Regulations: Practical Planning Implications and Opportunities
A comprehensive review of the impact of Section 2704 Proposed Regulations on estate planning, this CLE course will explain what the regulations mean, how they will alter year-end planning and their potential to restrict or eliminate valuation discounts. The course will explain how to identify and inform clients who will be effected by the changes and offer practical planning suggestions, important dates and strategies for planning including step transaction and reciprocal trust considerations,... More Info
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Spousal Lifetime Access Trusts (“SLATs”): A Key Planning Tool
Non-reciprocal Spousal Lifetime Access Trusts (SLAT’s) can offer incredible planning benefits for married clients. If adjusted to the current environment, it offers a useful default estate and financial planning strategy to achieve a variety of planning goals. This CLE course will explain the technique and how it may be adapted for modest estates requiring life insurance trusts as well as high net worth clients looking for more aggressive tax-oriented planning. Special clauses and techniques s... More Info
$291General Credit
