Dec 11, 2025 | Family Offices, Estate Tax, Family Businesses, Income Tax, Successful Families, Tax Cuts, Taxes
In September, the Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued the 2025-2026 Priority Guidance Plan. The plan outlines priority guidance projects to be addressed from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. The plan emphasizes five key areas:...
Dec 8, 2025 | Family Offices, Estate Tax, Family Businesses, Income Tax, Successful Families, Tax Cuts, Taxes
Kies Flags Upcoming Guidance and the 2026 Filing Season: On Nov. 20, Treasury Assistant Secretary for Tax Policy and Acting IRS Chief Counsel Ken Kies spoke at a conference where he highlighted upcoming guidance related to One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA)...
Nov 8, 2025 | Family Offices, Estate Tax, Family Businesses, Income Tax, Successful Families, Tax Cuts, Taxes
Shutdown Week 6: On Wednesday, Nov. 5, the federal government shut down that began on Oct. 1, became the longest in U.S. history. Last week, the Senate failed for the 14th time to advance a continuing resolution (CR) to keep the government funded. The impasse...
Oct 22, 2025 | Family Offices, Estate Tax, Family Businesses, Income Tax, Successful Families, Tax Cuts, Taxes
Shutdown Week 4: The federal government shutdown that began on Oct. 1 continues without resolution. On Oct. 20, the Senate failed for the 11th time to advance a continuing resolution (CR) to fund government operations. The continuing stalemate centers on disagreement...
Oct 21, 2025 | Family Offices, Family Businesses, Income Tax, Successful Families, Tax Cuts, Taxes
Family Businesses Concerned About Potential New Wealth Tax Act Re-Introduced in Congress Bill by Sen. Wyden Gets House Support, Targets Unrealized Gains Family businesses and tax experts are taking a hard look at the new wealth tax bills recently...
Oct 15, 2025 | Family Offices, Estate Tax, Family Businesses, Income Tax, Successful Families, Tax Cuts, Taxes
Bisignano, Koopman Join IRS Leadership: The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced significant leadership changes amid ongoing agency restructurings. Secretary Bessent will remain as acting IRS commissioner, although Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) said that he had...