Tax strategies

Spousal lifetime access trusts are surging in popularity, but they aren’t as simple as some advisors or clients may think.

Democrats’ tax bill would slash in half the tax benefits of founder stock, but a potential workaround exists.

The agency has cleared out much of its mammoth backlog of unprocessed returns, but scores of individuals and small business owners remain in limbo.

Donor-advised funds increased their donations to charities last year in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, hitting the biggest levels in over a decade.

The service released its annual inflation adjustments Wednesday, including the standard deduction amount for individual and married taxpayers.

Cryptocurrency investors would have little time to plan against possible tax increases under legislation advancing in Congress.

That Rothko, Basquiat or Banksy hanging in the front hall may be a great way to get a tax break.

As Congress wrangles, advisors are struggling to figure out how to help clients.

There’s no telling where the vast fortunes hide on tree-softened Phillips Avenue here in Sioux Falls.

Good luck getting in to see an estate planner if you don’t already have one. Cross your fingers if you do.