Massachusetts CLE - Tax Law Courses
Massachusetts CLE
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Tax, Financial and Legal Implications of Elder Care Planning
This CLE course will address Medicaid and Elder Care planning In light of various tax, legal and financial considerations in the coming year. The course will discuss asset and income requirements for long term Medicaid eligibility, as well as the tax issues that tend to arise in the context of elder care planning including basis issues and real estate tax exemptions. More Info
$291General Credit -
LIHTC & Affordable Housing
With cities experiencing a staggering population explosion, the number of affordable housing units has dwindled. To address the issue, the federal government created the LIHTC program, which has financed and built nearly 100,000 affordable units each year since it was launched. The project dramatically increases the number of affordable units, generating over $3.5 billion in tax revenue. This CLE course will explain how the program operates and what differentiates it from other programs. The... More Info
$291.25General Credits -
Foreign Investment in U.S. Residential Property: Tax Pitfalls and Structuring Solutions
Without advance planning, even the savviest investor can find themselves facing severe tax consequences. And while many foreigners believe that the United States poses the ideal place for real estate investment, few are fully versed in the potential tax ramifications. This CLE course, presented by Eli Akhavan, will explain the potential pitfalls of owning real estate in the US as well as the variety of planning structures to avoid adverse taxes. The course will also review reporting requireme... More Info
$291General Credit -
Family Meetings and Legacy Planning
A family meeting is a critical aspect of a family’s success in legacy building. It is a key element to provide education and trust-building through a commitment to the process which enables interdependence and practiced group decision-making. This CLE course will explain family meetings, their importance, how they’re run and what should be addressed in order to decrease family erosion as a result of estate plans and ensure growing wealth in the process. More Info
$291General Credit -
Planning for Business Exits from C Corporations: Intra-Family Business Transactions and Other Developments
The Code Sec. 1202 exclusion for the gain on the sale of stock has gained increased attention from the Lower C corporation income tax rates. This CLE course will explain how this exclusion works, how it impacts a C corporation’s business structure, how it can be applied when a business changes from another entity to a C corporation and how it might compare to exit strategies of other businesses. The course will also explain how to shift to a partnership status from a corporate one after the ta... More Info
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International Taxation: Introduction to U.S. Transfer Pricing, Part I
US Transfer Pricing has long history in the US both from the regulatory and statutory perspectives. This CLE course will explore this history as well as the overall concepts that guide the US transfer pricing between the IRS and taxpayers and the IRS and government with whom we maintain tax treaties. The course will include explanations of the various concepts including the arm’s length standard, control, best method rule, formulary apportionment, comparability and reliability. The course will... More Info
$551.5General Credits -
International Taxation: Introduction to U.S. Transfer Pricing, Part II
The statutory and regulatory history of US price controlled transactions between controlled taxpayers involving intangible property is a fascinating field of study. This CLE course will explore this issue as well as the new provisions signed into law by the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act. The course will explain the concepts surrounding intangible property that inform the US transfer pricing between the IRS and taxpayers and the IRS and outside government with whom we maintain tax treaties including comm... More Info
$552General Credits -
Guardianships: How to Plan for the Unplanned
Life is full of the unexpected. And while it would seem impossible to plan for all contingencies, we can certainly plan for some. This CLE course will offer attorneys guidelines to assist clients in preparing for the unexpected such as with health care proxies, wills, and ultimate power of attorneys (POA). The course will explain the consequences of neglecting to put these measures in place, including the need for guardianship petitions. The course will extend the discussion to determining the... More Info
$551.75General Credits -
Zoning Basics and Title Issues Connected with Development Rights Transfers
What’s the difference between a tax lot and a zoning lot? What are the different types of zoning lot and how can they be used? This CLE course will address these issues and more including the use of zoning lots for commercial, residential and community use, identifying permitted floor usage and restrictions on both height and setback. The course will conclude with a discussion of the process for development rights transfer and the necessary documentation to be recorded in order to implement it... More Info
$551.75General Credits -
Tax Reform: Estate Planning In the New Environment
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act made significant changes to the transfer tax regime, the most important of which was the increase of the lifetime coupled estate and gift tax exemption to $11.4 million per person. This change has a decisive impact on tax planning possibilities for the high net worth. What did not change is also significant – the annual gift and GST tax exemption regimes as well as the Section 1014 basis adjustment and related portability rules. This CLE course will provide a comprehe... More Info
$291General Credit
