McDougall v. Commissioner: Navigating the Complexities of QTIP and Gift Tax

The recent Tax Court decision in McDougall v. Comm’r, 163 T.C. No. 5 (2024) provides important insights into the intersection of Qualified Terminable Interest Property (QTIP) trusts and the associated gift tax implications. This article delves into the case’s facts, legal issues, court holdings, and practical implications for estate planners and tax professionals. Factual Background…
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Revisiting Intrafamily Loans – Bolles

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals recently affirmed a Tax Court opinion dealing with the effect of lifetime transfers by a mother (Mary) to her son (Peter).[1] At issue was the nature of those transfers. On the one hand, Mary Bolles and her estate argued that the transfers constituted loans from Mary to Peter. On…
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[**Practice Alert: Corporate Transparency Act is Here: What You Need to Know**](https://esapllc.com/practice-alert-cta-mar-2024/)
[**Practice Alert: Corporate Transparency Act is Here: What You Need to Know**](https://esapllc.com/practice-alert-cta-mar-2024/)