Tag: SALT Deduction

Terminating a Texas Trust: Final Form 1041 & Franchise-Tax Impact

Introduction Trustees and beneficiaries in Texas often encounter complexities when terminating a trust, including navigating federal tax filings and state franchise tax obligations, where mishandling can result in penalties, delayed distributions, or unexpected tax liabilities. Inexperienced advisors may overlook the need for a final Form 1041 or fail to address Texas franchise tax implications, prolonging […]

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Trust-Owned Texas LLCs: Asset-Protection & Tax Treatment

Introduction High-net-worth individuals and business owners in Texas often seek robust strategies to protect assets and optimize tax outcomes, but inexperienced advisors may overlook the unique benefits of trust-owned Limited Liability Companies (LLCs), leading to missed opportunities or compliance risks. Are you leveraging trust-owned LLCs to safeguard your wealth while navigating Texas’s franchise tax and […]

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