Share

Philadelphia PA Estate Planning Blog

Monday, December 3, 2012

Fiscal Cliff?

We have been getting a lot of questions into our office about how the impending 'Fiscal Cliff' may affect estate plans. The Fiscal Cliff would occur starting January 1, 2013 if Congress takes no action. Income taxes would increase, capital gains taxes would increase, estate tax and gift tax exemptions would sharply drop down, and much more.

The Fiscal Cliff may not be resolved by the end of this year, as negotiations have stalled and both sides have criticized the other. Perhaps a deal will be struck on December 31, 2012 at midnight. Who knows?

In terms of estate and gift taxes, most of our clients would not be immediately affected if there was a reversion to old tax rates. Besides, it is our opinion in this office that any fiscal cliff would be temporary. The political pressure on all parties and members of Congress to get something done would be too great to ignore. 

Keep checking this blog for more updates. Thanks!


Archived Posts

2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011
December
November
October
September
August
July
June
May
April
March
February
January
2010
December
November
October
September
August
July
June
May
April
March
February
January


The Law Offices of Jeremy A. Wechsler assist clients with Estate Planning matters in Willow Grove, PA as well as Abington, Hatboro, Dresher, Horsham, Bryn Athyn, Huntingdon Valley, Fort Washington, Jenkintown, Glenside, Oreland, Warminister, Wyncote, Ambler, Elkins Park, Flourtown, Philadelphia, Warrington, Cheltenham, Gwynedd Valley, Jamison, Feasterville Trevose, Richboro, North Wales, Blue Bell, Lafayette Hill, King of Prussia, Collegeville, Oaks, Phoenixville, Oxford Valley, Langhorne, Penndel, Bristol, Fairless Hills, Bensalem, Plymouth Meeting, Furlong, Philadelphia County, Bucks County and Montgomery County.

© The Law Offices of Jeremy A. Wechsler | Disclaimer | Law Firm Website Design by Zola Creative



© 2020 The Law Offices of Jeremy A. Wechsler | Disclaimer
2300 Computer Avenue, Suite J-54, Willow Grove, PA 19090
| Phone: 215-706-0200

Wills and Trusts | Elder Law / Long Term Care | Probate / Estate Administration | Powers of Attorney | Life Insurance / Long-Term Care Insurance | Special Needs Planning | Same Sex Couple Planning | Asset Protection | Estate Planning For Pets | Trust Planning | Retirement Account Trusts | About Us | Resources

Attorney Website Design by
Amicus Creative