Writings by Frank L. Brunetti

Frank Brunetti has been practicing law for over thirty years in the areas of estate and wealth preservation, tax planning for business entities and complex tax matters. He is admitted to the New Jersey and New York Bars as well as the United States Tax Court.

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4 Overlooked Tax Breaks

Many taxpayers rush to file their returns as soon as the Internal Revenue Service begins accepting them, but others take their time to ensure they are receiving all possible tax breaks. The following are some of the most overlooked breaks: 1. Charitable giftsGift tax law allows people to make monetary contributions to charity, which can […]

Author: Frank L. Brunetti

March 14, 2014

U.S., Australia Agree to Battle Tax Evasion

Tax evasion is currently a major topic of conversation, with a Senate Hearing in the near future focusing on Swiss banks. In another major move, U.S. Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew said that Australia has agreed to sign a tax evasion agreement, according to Bloomberg Businessweek. The U.S. and Australia have yet to sign the agreement, but plan […]

Author: Frank L. Brunetti

March 10, 2014

Indiana, Michigan Changing Business Tax Laws

Businesses face many taxes, but a Senate-approved plan in the Indiana House could provide some relief to companies in the state. According to Bloomberg Businessweek, lawmakers are considering amendments that would overhaul the plan for cutting the property tax on business equipment. The biggest challenge facing Indiana lawmakers is finding a happy medium between cutting […]

Author: Frank L. Brunetti

March 5, 2014

Business Tax

Reduce, Eliminate Your Estate Tax Bill

Passing on money, property and other assets to family members is a great way to ensure they are financially secure. However, people will want to be sure the tax levied on their estate is as small as possible. The following are some steps that people can take to reduce what is charged by estate tax law: […]

Author: Frank L. Brunetti

March 3, 2014

Senate Hearing to Address Offshore Tax Evasion

Offshore tax evasion is a clear violation of tax law, and this topic will be the focus of a Senate hearing that will take place in the near future. Offshore tax evasion is a clear violation of tax law, and this topic will be the focus of a Senate hearing that will take place in […]

Author: Frank L. Brunetti

February 28, 2014

Offshore Tax Evasion

Owed Back Taxes Contribute to Drake Bell's Bankruptcy Filing

Tax law requires that individuals file a return for income earned annually, and if a person doesn’t complete this process, he or she will owe back taxes. The Internal Revenue Service is not an organization that people want to dodge, which former Nickelodeon Star Drake Bell recently found out the hard way. Drake Bell – […]

Author: Frank L. Brunetti

February 24, 2014

IRS Wants to Heavily Tax Michael Jackson's Estate

It has been five years since Michael Jackson passed away, and that time has been filled with multiple controversies. It appears as though that is going to continue, as the King of Pop’s estate and the Internal Revenue Service are currently in a battle over how much his estate was worth at the time of […]

Author: Frank L. Brunetti

February 19, 2014

IRS Extends Estate Tax Break

When a person passes away, the assets left for his or her family is generally subject to the estate tax. However, there are certain breaks that can help these people reduce this tax bill. According to Forbes, the Internal Revenue Service recently announced it is extending the time to take advantage of a key estate tax […]

Author: Frank L. Brunetti

February 18, 2014

Residency U.K. Style

Determining residency is a difficult task under a facts and circumstances test where the outcome may be subject to interpretation. The United Kingdom (U.K.) faces unique issues because of the existence of the Commonwealth and the mobility of residents between member states. The U.K. has fashioned tests designed to make clear whether an individual is […]

Author: Frank L. Brunetti

February 12, 2014

Different Perspective on Taxation

The United States implements the Affordable Health Care Act, FACTA, and a 3.8% Medicare tax, while other jurisdictions tout their advantages for business, finance and investment. Clearly, the U.S. market is attractive in its own right which accounts for its take-it or leave-it attitude toward taxation incentives. Other jurisdictions, however, are not as fortunate and […]

Author: Frank L. Brunetti

February 7, 2014

FACTA

When Does A Claim Against a Trustee Arise Under The Uniform Trust Code

It is difficult to ascertain when a claim against a trustee arises because the act giving rise to the claim may not be disclosed to the beneficiary. Therein lies the tension between the common law traditions of statute of repose (limitations) and the Doctrine of Laches (“Laches”). Laches attempts to impose a standard that recognizes […]

Author: Frank L. Brunetti

February 5, 2014

Taxpayers Can Expect Bigger Estate Tax Credits in 2014

Individuals and families with a high net worth often have to pay a significant amount of taxes on their estate under U.S. tax law. However, there are bigger estate tax credits on the way for estates in 2014, according to the Motley Fool. For example, the unified estate and gift tax exclusion amount is expected […]

Author: Frank L. Brunetti

January 31, 2014

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