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Gift-Tax Planning With Series LLC Cells in Texas
Introduction Texas founders and high-net-worth individuals frequently utilize gifting strategies to reduce federal estate tax exposure, but without proper structuring, gifts can trigger unnecessary taxes or lose asset protection. Inexperienced advisors may overlook the advantages of series LLC cells for segregating gifted assets, leading to inefficiencies or compliance issues. Are you using series LLCs to […]
83(b) Election for Texas Residents: Margin-Tax Timing
Introduction Texas residents receiving restricted stock or equity grants often overlook the timing implications of an 83(b) election on both federal income tax and Texas franchise tax, potentially leading to unexpected liabilities or missed savings. Inexperienced advisors may fail to coordinate the election with Texas’s margin-tax rules, resulting in inefficient tax outcomes for startups and […]
Estate Planning for TX Founders: No State Estate Tax, But…
Introduction Texas founders and entrepreneurs, building substantial wealth through innovative businesses, often prioritize estate planning to preserve legacies and minimize transfer taxes. While Texas imposes no state estate tax, inexperienced advisors may overlook federal estate tax implications or fail to integrate strategies like trusts and gifting, leading to unnecessary federal liabilities or missed opportunities. Are […]
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 […]
Self-Settled Trusts? Why Texas Requires a Third-Party Settlor
Introduction High-net-worth individuals in Texas seeking asset protection often explore self-settled trusts, but the state’s stringent requirements can complicate setup and effectiveness if not handled properly. Inexperienced advisors may fail to emphasize the need for a third-party settlor or trustee, leading to invalid trusts, lost protection, or tax pitfalls. Are you structuring your self-settled trust […]
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 […]