This article is a semiannual review of recent developments in the area of individual taxation.
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September 2017 - The Tax Adviser
- Magazine
- September 2017

INDIVIDUALS
ESTATES, TRUSTS & GIFTS
Recent developments in estate planning: Part 1
This first of a two-part article discusses gift and estate tax developments.
credits against tax
Passive activity credits and recharacterized income
Passthrough owners that do not materially participate in a trade or business may find their tax credits suspended.
TAX CLINIC
FOREIGN INCOME & TAXPAYERS
SPECIAL INDUSTRIES
STATE & LOCAL TAXES
employee benefits & pensions
partners & partnerships
COLUMNS
NEWS NOTES
TAX PRACTICE MANAGEMENT
PERSONAL FINANCIAL PLANNING
CASE STUDY
employee benefits & pensions
Profits interests: The most tax-efficient equity grant to employees
By granting them a profits interest, entities taxed as partnerships can reward employees with equity. Mistakes, however, could cause challenges from taxing authorities.