Don't Pay Taxes after Death

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Don't Pay Taxes after Death

By Credit Federal | Published 06/4/2009

Don't Pay Government IRS Taxes after Death

We work hard, put in extra hours, and then pay taxes on income. We sometimes think that there will not be any extra taxes upon our death. When death comes and loved ones aquire assets, they can be taxed for those assets. It can take a good financial advisor to help plan how assets will be passed on to heirs so they don't have to pay more taxes.

The "Estate Tax" or the death tax as it is often called, was created in 2001. The catch is that it is supposed to be phased out over ten years. That means it should end in 2010. This tax is on estates that are more than $3.5 million for an individual and $7 million for a couple with a 45% rate. Congress must act or the tax will be gone in 2010 but it will return in 2011.

President Obama would like to keep the estate tax as it is now and not return to the level of $1 million with a tax of 55% as it was before 2001. Congress will pass a new law before the end of this year so that 2010 will not be a tax-free year. They do not want to lose the revenue.

Many consumers create an estate plan using life insurance trusts that can reduce or prevent estate taxes. Preparing for death can prevent family feuds and stressful situations among those left behind. It may seem like planning something important that you will never be attending, but consider those left behind and the taxes they may face.

Gift taxes occure when more than $13 thousand is given away and anyone can give away up to one million during their lifetime without being taxed. Also, if you wanted to pay for someone's higher education or pay someone's medical expenses directly there is not a limit. Trusts can be set up for children that will allow you to put conditions on when and how the beneficiary gets access to the money.

Many times heirs to estates must sell assets just to pay the taxes. Consider purchasing an insurance policy that will cover the expense of taxes. Upon death the insurance company would write a check to the children. There is also a life insurance trust that can be the beneficiary of the insurance policy so death benefits would not be taxed as part of the estate.

Trusts can be one way to lower estate taxes but establishing one can be costly. They can also be used to give money to causes you support like a charity. The charity could get annual distributions. It is important to keep Trusts current as new marriages or the birth of more children may require the Trusts to be revised. The important thing is to have wills, trusts, or whatever is needed in place at death. Loved ones should not be left having to pay taxes on assets they aquire from you. In addition, they also should not have to battle over the assets you leave behind.

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