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When the IRS Comes for the Heirs: How Personal Representatives Can Be Liable for Unpaid Estate Taxes
Think settling an estate ends once the heirs get paid? Not if the IRS is still waiting. Here’s how PRs can unknowingly trigger personal liability—and how to avoid the trap.
Can the IRS “Look Through” an Intermediary in Foreign Gift Reporting?
When foreign gifts pass through intermediaries, IRS reporting can get complicated. Learn how the “substance over form” rule affects compliance and penalties.
Hidden Traps in International Gift Transfers: Don’t Let a Generous Gesture Trigger an IRS Headache
Think you're off the hook for reporting a foreign gift? Learn when Form 3520 is required, even if the money came through a U.S. person.