With the presidential election season in full swing, tax policy is a critical point of differentiation in the 2024 presidential race.

Treasury and IRS released final regulations (TD 10001) implementing changes to the required minimum distribution (RMD) rules for individual retirement account (IRA) owners, retirement plan participants, and their beneficiaries made by the SECURE Act and the SECURE 2.0 Act. These final regulations generally retain the rules as proposed and are applicable for determining RMDs for calendar years beginning on or after January 1, 2025.

With the presidential election season in full swing, tax policy will be a critical point of differentiation in the 2024 presidential race between the Democratic and Republican party candidates – President Joseph Biden and former President Donald Trump. Below is an analysis of the candidates' key tax policy positions. Andersen will update this analysis throughout the election.

Often overlooked in philanthropic planning, the bargain sale can serve as a valuable tool for both taxpayers and charities alike.

In the venture capital and start-up world, Simple Agreement for Future Equity (SAFE) instruments have been used to raise funds by new business ventures since 2013.

Navigating the complexity and breadth of IRS reporting requirements for U.S. individuals with foreign financial investments requires a holistic understanding of the scope of possible penalties, as well as the current state of related IRS enforcement.

Many companies are currently in the process of completing their annual goodwill impairment tests under the requirements of Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 350 Intangibles – Goodwill and Other. In order to comply with Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) requirements, public registrants are expected to perform an analysis that reconciles the fair value of the reporting unit tested (or reporting units) to the public market capitalization of the company. During the reconciliation process, companies may face several roadblocks that require careful consideration.

For high net worth individuals with a flexible work/life schedule, relocating to Puerto Rico could provide a potential opportunity to reduce federal and state taxes without having to give up U.S. citizenship. While the potential tax savings (and the local beaches) may be attractive, IRS has come under pressure to crack down on individuals who are claiming U.S. tax benefits but not adhering to all the requirements. Any individuals considering a move to Puerto Rico, as well as those who have already relocated, should make sure that they have qualified for the U.S. tax benefits and are also properly reporting them.

Although 2023 didn't bring large-scale changes to federal tax law, recent court cases, phased-out provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA) and COVID-19 relief acts, state legislation, and potential regulatory changes, may have a major impact on taxpayers in the coming years.