IRA’S AND RETIRING PLANS: DEFUSING THE TAX TIME BOMB

Note: While estate taxes paid are generally deductible for income tax purposes when a beneficiary receives IRA distributions under the IRD rules, California does not allow an income tax deduction for estate taxes paid to the federal government. R&T Code Sec. 17024.5 (b)(14). The result can be a large income tax paid to California. ................
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