Course Description
S corporations are a popular entity choice and present special considerations for estate planners. There are special planning opportunities and many traps for the unwary. Serious consequences can result in increased taxes and administrative burdens. This presentation is focused on providing a general understanding of S corporations and important information to guide both estate planners and tax preparers.
Syllabus
- Eligibility rules for S corporations and shareholders
- Estate planning and fiduciary accounting considerations
- Qualified S Trusts and Electing Small Business Trusts
- Necessary elections
- QTIP trusts holding S corporation shares
- IRC Section 6166 and estate tax payment