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Ways and Means Committee Proposes New Legislation

The House Ways and Means Committee recently released a draft of the tax portion of the proposed reconciliation bill. Some of the proposals affecting individual taxpayers, estates and trusts are described below. Termination of Temporary Increase in Gift and Estate Tax Exclusion Amount The gift and estate tax exclusion amount is presently $11.7 million (indexed…

Client Alerts | September 28, 2021 | Estate Planning and Administration | High Net Worth Individual Planning

Kleinberg Kaplan Partner Philip S. Gross Featured in Hedge Fund Law Report’s “2020 Year-End Tax-Planning Considerations for Fund Managers”

Philip S. Gross, partner and chair of Kleinberg Kaplan’s Tax Department, is featured in Hedge Fund Law Report’s article “2020 Year-End Tax-Planning Considerations for Fund Managers.” In the in-depth Q&A, Phil details year-end tax-planning issues for both the principals of hedge fund managers and their funds, including any special considerations for 2020 due to the COVID-19…

Firm News | December 10, 2020 | Hedge Funds | High Net Worth Individual Planning

Kleinberg Kaplan Partners Philip S. Gross and Maurice Collada III Featured in S&P Global Intelligence

Philip S. Gross, partner and chair of Kleinberg Kaplan’s Tax Department, and Maurice Collada III, Private Equity and Hedge Funds partner, are featured in an S&P Global Intelligence article. In “Biden’s proposed tax plans could hit private equity in the pocket,” Phil and Maurice shared their thoughts on the concerns surrounding the possible tax increases…

Firm News | December 3, 2020 | High Net Worth Individual Planning | Private Equity Funds | Hedge Funds

Tax Issues and Planning to Consider Before Year-End 2020

November 2020 This annual newsletter briefly highlights certain tax issues and planning that hedge fund managers (and other high-net-worth individuals) should consider (or reconsider) before year-end. Although year-end tax planning is always important, the potential increase in tax rates in 2021 makes it even more important this year-end. The election may be over, but uncertainty…

Client Alerts | November 10, 2020 | Business Advice and Planning | High Net Worth Individual Planning | Hedge Funds | Private Equity Funds | Planning for Fund Managers

More Global High-Wealth Audits Expected Soon

The Commissioner of the IRS Large Business and International Division recently announced that the Global High Wealth Industry Group of the IRS will initiate several hundred audits of high-wealth individuals. The audits are expected to commence beginning July 15 when the suspension of certain examination and collection functions of the IRS is lifted. A representative…

Client Alerts | June 22, 2020 | Business Advice and Planning | High Net Worth Individual Planning

Summary of Key Tax Provisions for Individuals and Businesses under the CARES Act

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act ( the “CARES Act”) was signed into law on Friday, March 27, 2020.  The CARES Act contains a number of tax provisions which modify the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”).  The provisions are designed to provide relief and assistance to both individuals and…

Client Alerts | March 30, 2020 | Business Advice and Planning | High Net Worth Individual Planning