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The Family Business, Start To Finish (Podcast)

Something Personal: The Family Business, Start To Finish.

In the first episode of our first season, Palisades Hudson founder and president Larry Elkin discusses how he went from a journalist with the Associated Press to running a business that recently marked its 30th anniversary.
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The September Tax Data Dump

Smartphone and tax prep documents.

There are a variety of reasons a taxpayer could need an extension, but a common one is waiting on a form that an organization has not yet issued. Some of the most common forms that leave taxpayers waiting are Schedule K-1s, K-2s and K-3s.
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Gift-Giving Makes Good Tax Sense, Except When It Doesn’t

person holding a gift box with a decorative yellow ribbon.

Balancing the benefits of lifetime gifts and bequests that receive a step-up in basis is a complicated exercise. But taking the time to weigh the benefits and drawbacks of different approaches can help you make the most of the current regulations without neglecting long-term concerns.
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