Recent Microcaptive Case Undermines Promoted Structure

A recent Tax Court decision underscores an increasingly rigorous examination of Section 831(b) microcaptive insurance arrangements.[1] This ruling may be insightful to taxpayers considering or currently operating microcaptives, has broad implications for businesses seeking legitimate tax incentives created by Congress. Overview of the Case The case at hand involves the Internal Revenue Service’s (“IRS”) rejection…
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Checks Written Before But Cashed After Death Includible in Gross Estate

In a recent Tax Court case[1], the Court held that the combined value of ten checks written prior to the decedent’s death, but cashed after his death, was included in the gross estate of the decedent. However, as discussed below, the IRS had conceded that three of the ten checks were not included in the…
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