Most New Yorkers will never need to worry about federal estate taxes, due in part to the 2025 federal estate tax exemption of $13.99 million per individual - or nearly $28 million for a married couple. However, high-net-worth and some mass affluent families should carefully consider estate planning strategies to address New York State’s estate tax, which applies to estates exceeding $7.16 million and includes several particularly punitive provisions.
Read MoreUnder the right circumstances, an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) can be an ideal exit strategy for a business owner from a financial planning perspective. For some owners, it offers a chance to unlock significant liquidity, reduce taxes on the sale, preserve the company’s legacy, and retain a stake in the business’s future success.
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