When a Connecticut resident passes away, there are a lot of things that need to be taken care of -- including the filing of his or her taxes. This is different than filing estate taxes, which may or may not be necessary, depending on the size of the decedent's estate....
Getting through the probate process when a loved one passes away is challenging enough without having to figure out how much one has to pay Uncle Sam because of that individual's death. It may not seem right, but estate taxes must be paid to the federal government, as...
Tax laws in Connecticut can be difficult to understand. Tax law is complex and is often changing. Laws regarding estate taxes, for example, are prone to change and do not always make sense. If you have questions about estate taxes, a good person to talk to in order to...
When a loved one passes away, closing out his or her estate can be a real ordeal. Part of the process may involve paying estate taxes. What about inheritance taxes? Does the state of Connecticut collect such taxes, or are these the same as estate taxes?Many people...
Those who own property in Connecticut, regardless if they are residents of the state, need to know what taxes will apply to them now or their estate when they pass away. Estate taxes, for example, are no joke and can cost a lot if the proper estate planning...
Losing a loved one is not an easy thing to go through. When a loved one passes away, it is normal to have questions while handling his or her final affairs. One thing that those who are left to close out estates in the state of Connecticut need to make sure that they...
As it currently stands, both the state of Connecticut and the federal government can collect taxes on estates. Estate taxes can really add up fast and take a lot away from beneficiaries. With some careful tax planning, it may not be so bad.It is believed that most...
Losing a loved one is difficult no matter when or how it happens. When that individual fails to leave behind a complete estate plan, estate taxes can kill beneficiaries financially. This week, this column will briefly go over Connecticut's current estate tax laws....