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Tax Strategies Insights

Individuals and Families

10 Smart Ways to Use Your Bonus

February 4, 2025 - Expecting a considerable bonus or other windfall? Our advisors share 10 smart ways to leverage it and thoughts on how to choose the right one…

Andrew Fisher

Partner

Cross-Border Planning

Tax Issues Facing U.S. Citizens Abroad

January 30, 2025 - Living overseas seems glamorous and often leads to personal and professional enrichment, but then there are the taxes. The U.S. tax system is more complicated…

Andrew Fisher, Partner

James R. Keller

Partner

Individuals and Families

Why Wyoming? Tax and Trust Advantages for Non-Residents   

January 24, 2025 - Wyoming’s progressive trust and LLC laws offer non-residents significant tax, privacy, and asset protection advantages. Learn how Wyoming’s estate and business planning laws can enhance…

James R. Keller, Partner

Paul Chmielewski

Partner

Estate Planning

Why State Taxes Matter in Estate Planning

November 11, 2024 - On January 1, 2026, the federal estate tax exemption amount is scheduled to automatically decrease from $13.99 million per person (in 2025) to approximately $7…

Paul Chmielewski, Partner

Paul Chmielewski

Partner

Estate Planning

The Sunset is Not Worth Waiting For

April 5, 2024 - Estate Tax Planning Strategies in 2024: Learn about strategies to navigate estate taxes before changes take effect in 2026. Options include Spousal Lifetime Access Trusts…

Paul Chmielewski, Partner

Paul Chmielewski

Partner

Estate Planning

Sell Your Business and Create a Family Legacy

August 14, 2023 - The sale of a business often represents the largest financial event in the business owner’s life. Partner Paul Chmielewski discusses the important pre- and post-sale…

Paul Chmielewski, Partner

Andrew Fisher

Partner

Cross-Border Planning

Living a Jet-Setter Retirement

March 14, 2023 - Are you planning for a jet-set retirement? Or are you already spending part of the year abroad? If so, Cerity Partners can help you navigate…

Andrew Fisher, Partner

Daniel Park and Cheryl Donaldson

Individuals and Families

Mitigating State “Millionaire’s Tax”: Filing Separately in Your State May Provide Relief

February 17, 2023 - With the passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 that eliminated the “marriage penalty” tax brackets, filing a joint federal tax return…

Daniel Park and Cheryl Donaldson

Steven J. Giacona

Partner & Practice Leader

Individuals and Families

Domicile vs. Tax Residency: What Is Domicile and How Do You Change It?

January 10, 2023 - As a CPA and financial advisor, clients often ask me for ways to reduce taxes. Since the enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act…

Steven J. Giacona, Partner & Practice Leader

Frederic Behrens

Partner

Cross-Border Planning

Receiving an Inheritance From Abroad: Special Considerations for U.S. Taxpayers

January 10, 2023 - It is increasingly common for individuals living in the United States or U.S. citizens living abroad to receive an inheritance from a non-U.S. person (for…

Frederic Behrens, Partner

Michael B. Fischer

Senior Principal

Individuals and Families

A Pitfall of the “Backdoor” Roth IRA Conversion

December 15, 2022 - Every few months, a reputable financial news website like MarketWatch, CNBC, or The Wall Street Journal releases an article about the benefits of contributing to…

Michael B. Fischer, Senior Principal

Frederic Behrens

Partner

Cross-Border Planning

The Importance of U.S.-Listed and U.K. Reporting Funds for U.S. Taxpayers in the United Kingdom

December 14, 2022 - U.S. taxpayers living in the United Kingdom must carefully understand the impact of U.S. and U.K. tax laws on their investment portfolio. From a U.S.…

Frederic Behrens, Partner

Frederic Behrens

Partner

Cross-Border Planning

Top 12 Financial Planning Issues for American Citizens Living in the United Kingdom

December 4, 2022 - American citizens living in the United Kingdom face a complex interaction between U.S. and U.K. tax laws when it comes to their investments and retirement…

Frederic Behrens, Partner

Paul Chmielewski

Partner

Estate Planning

2023 Gift, Estate, and GST Tax Changes

December 2, 2022 - Partner Paul Chmielewski highlights the gift, estate and GST tax changes for 2023.

Paul Chmielewski, Partner

Frederic Behrens

Partner

Cross-Border Planning

The PFIC Problem

December 1, 2022 - Whether you are a young executive planning your first move overseas or a high-net-worth individual retiring in another country, there are many financial matters to…

Frederic Behrens, Partner