February 2014 Blog Posts (8)

Insurance agents and advisers have spent a lot of time worrying about the impact of the Federal Estate Tax. Largely ignored is the impact of state estate taxes. With the federal exemption at $5.3million and unused amounts are portable so they can be transferred to a surviving spouse the impact of Federal Estate Tax is limited so few people actually owe the…

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As tax season begins it is time to check up on your financial status. Did you ever think of reviewing your insurance policies? Consumers don't always take into account that they are probably worth a lot more than last year. If you are worth more you should make sure that you are covered for that extra value.

Do you have young drivers or a child in college?

Did you know that if they are liable for damages that they cause, the victim will come after the parents?

Are you…

The H-1B visa program allows U.S. employers to temporarily hire non-immigrants to fill specialized jobs in the United States. Specialized occupations are those occupations that require a “theoretical and practical application of a body of highly specialized knowledge, and …attainment of a bachelor’s or higher degree in a specific specialty (or its equivalent) as a minimum for entry into the occupation in the United States.” Employers who seek to hire an H-1B nonimmigrant in a specialty…

It is already February and many of us are getting ready to meet with our accountants. When preparing all tax information, do not forget to review your insurance.

Is the old life or disability policy meeting your needs today?

Should the beneficiary be changed?

Is your Long Term Care plan up to date?…

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If you have family living in Israel for whom you set up an irrevocable trust, Israel now wants its share. Until 2014, irrevocable trusts settled by foreign residents in favor of Israeli resident beneficiaries weren’t taxed by Israel unless the beneficiaries exercised “control or influence” over the trust. This is no longer the case.

Beginning January 1, 2014, Israel is taxing any trust anywhere in the world that has an Israeli resident beneficiary. For more information, click here: …

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