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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Is NY One of the Most Tax Friendly States?

New York state has long been a gift tax haven, but recent changes to legislation have reduced the burden of the estate tax as well. By doubling the estate tax exemption from $1 million to over $2 million, New York has positioned itself as one of the most gift and estate tax friendly states in […]

Author: Frank L. Brunetti

July 7, 2015

US Corporate Income Tax Policy Isn't That Bad

Don’t Believe the Negative Hype Regarding US Corporate Income Tax Policy The US corporate income tax policy is less stringent than its opponents contend, according to a recent New York Times opinion piece written by economic expert Josh Barro. Some have claimed that the US Corporate Income Tax Policy levies a tax on all the […]

Author: Frank L. Brunetti

June 18, 2015

U.S. in Serious Need of Corporate Tax Reform

U.S. corporate income tax law puts the country at a disadvantage relative to many others, resulting in slower economic growth, lost tax revenue, capital flight and fewer jobs, economist Aparna Mathur wrote in a recent Forbes article. The nation has an urgent need for reform and it is important that policy makers not let the […]

Author: Frank L. Brunetti

June 3, 2015

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New Legislation Protects Large Gift Donations To Nonprofits

The House of Representatives recently took action to protect individuals who make large gift donations By approving legislation that would ensure these donations do not incur the gift tax, H.R. 1104, the Fair Treatment for All Donations Act, now affects gifts made out to 501(c)4, 501(c)5 and 501(c)6 non-profit organizations. The New Legislation Rep. Peter Roskam, R-Ill., […]

Author: Frank L. Brunetti

May 26, 2015

Lower Effective Tax Rate In U.S. Businesses Hits Record High

The number of Standard & Poor’s 500 index-listed firms that do not pay U.S. corporate income taxes has surged to an all-time high. At a time when many enterprises are performing inversions and shifting their legal addresses overseas, a record 54 companies in the S&P 500 have achieved a lower effective tax rate from the […]

Author: Frank L. Brunetti

May 20, 2015

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House Vote Pushes Closer To Estate Tax Repeal

House Vote Pushes Us One Step Closer To Estate Tax Repeal The federal estate tax, which has long been opposed by many Americans, was recently abolished by the U.S. House of Representatives with 240 members of Congress voting for the estate tax repeal and 179 voting against it. Supporters Laud House Vote Supporters lauded the […]

Author: Frank L. Brunetti

May 19, 2015

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Creating Effective Tax Reform Will Be Difficult

Creating effective tax reform in Washington will likely be difficult, as both the tax code – and the tax base – are complex. While many advocate creating effective tax reform, a wide range of businesses have sharply reduced their tax liabilities either by not repatriating their active income earned overseas or by harnessing tax breaks, […]

Author: Frank L. Brunetti

May 13, 2015

Number of S&P 500 Firms Skirting US Taxes Hits New Record

The number of S&P 500 firms that do not pay U.S. corporate income taxes has surged to an all-time high. At a time when many enterprises are performing inversions and shifting their legal addresses overseas, a record 54 companies in the S&P 500 have achieved a lower effective tax rate from the U.S. corporate income […]

Author: Frank L. Brunetti

April 20, 2015

Scrapping Death Tax Would Benefit Small Businesses

On March 25, Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) reintroduced legislation that would permanently eliminate the federal estate tax. In a statement released the same day, Thune lamented the challenges faced by small businesses and emphasized the job creation that could result from ending the federal estate tax. Potential economic stimulus “Currently more than 70 percent of […]

Author: Frank L. Brunetti

April 13, 2015

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Would Eliminating Income Taxes Provide Benefits or Not?

Scrapping income taxes completely would generate several benefits, starting with the hassle that many corporations and individuals face during tax season, expert Peter Morici contended in a recent CNBC commentary piece. Policy analysts have repeatedly advocated changing tax policy for both of these two groups, but corporate income taxes in particular have generated significant visibility […]

Author: Frank L. Brunetti

April 9, 2015

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Reforming Federal Taxes Efforts Could Be Building Momentum

The desire to reform federal taxes has managed to generate substantial momentum, an InvestmentNews opinion piece asserted. The piece, which was published March 15, went live after President Barack Obama, Rep. Dave Camp (R-Michigan) and Sens. Marco Rubio (R-Florida) and Mike Lee (R-Utah) proposed different plans for revising the federal tax structure. These proposals all […]

Author: Frank L. Brunetti

April 6, 2015

Economist Weighs In On Governor of Maine's 2016-2017 Budget

Dick Woodbury, a Harvard-educated economist and former state senator, recently offered his opinion on the Governor of Maine’s 2016-2017 budget proposal. The top state official has proposed overhauling a wide range of tax policies, with lowering income taxes for residents and corporations a major focus. Push to reduce income tax burden LePage has repeatedly made […]

Author: Frank L. Brunetti

April 3, 2015

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