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Ways to Tax Foreign Income Earned by Foreign Subsidiaries

Ways to Tax Foreign Income Earned by Foreign Subsidiaries

Matthew Brodnan April 20, 2012 1

Multinationals earn income through foreign subs all over the world. The parent company is basically creating a separate legal entity in another country and earning that income in the foreign country. Countries are faced

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The Basics of Crummey Trusts

The Basics of Crummey Trusts

Matthew Brodnan March 10, 2012 1

A Crummey trust is a vehicle that allows parents to take advantage of tax planning through the use of the annual exclusion gift while also not handing over large amounts of money to their

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Transferring the Family Home To Children

Transferring the Family Home To Children

Matthew Brodnan March 9, 2012 0

The economy is currently in a recession with the real estate market seeing some of the biggest declines. Due to this decline people’s family homes probably have not appreciated much in value. One important

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An Overview of 529 College Savings Plans

An Overview of 529 College Savings Plans

Matthew Brodnan March 9, 2012 0

A 529 plan, also known as a qualified tuition plan, is an education savings plan that is operated by either a state or an eligible educational institution. The purpose of 529 plans is to

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