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Warner Norcross + Judd

The Powers and Perils of Intrafamily Loans

It is not uncommon for family members to lend a helping hand to one another through intrafamily loans. While loans can benefit family borrowers who may not qualify for a traditional loan or who need flexible payment...more

Bressler, Amery & Ross, P.C.

How to Take Advantage of Changes in Interest Rates For Gift and Estate Tax Savings

A recent Tax Court order highlights the gift and estate planning opportunities afforded when a senior family member makes loans to other family members. In Galli v. Commissioner, Docket Nos. 7003-20 and 7005-20, the Court had...more

Rivkin Radler LLP

“Hey Mom, Can I Have A Few Bucks?” Is It A Loan? A Gift? A Little of Each?

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A parent will sometimes transfer money to a child to enable the child to make an investment that the child could not otherwise make on their own. For example, the child may have identified an attractive business opportunity...more

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Estate and Gift Planning with Low Interest Rates - Making the Best of a Bad Situation

Because of the current pandemic, the August 2020 applicable federal rates and section 7520 rate are at historical lows, creating opportunities for interest sensitive estate and gift tax planning. Loans to family members or...more

Farrell Fritz, P.C.

Recapitalizing Debt To Defer Payment Of The Estate Tax – Good Idea?

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Estate Planning 101- A basic precept of effective estate planning is for a member of an older generation to transfer[i] property to a family member of a younger generation – for example, stock in a closely held corporation...more

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No Good Deed Goes Untaxed – The IRS May Recharacterize Loans As Gifts

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Entrepreneurs in Miami and elsewhere are familiar with making and receiving loans as commonplace tools in the management of their businesses. One need look no further than the growth of Miami’s skyline through debt-financed...more

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