While not subject to the same distribution requirements as private foundations (PFs), donor-advised funds (DAFs) consistently punch above their weight when it comes to grantmaking. For example, researchers have noted that despite owning only one-sixth of the total assets held by all DAFs and PFs, DAFs were responsible for approximately one-third of these charitable entities'…
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(Bloomberg) — Bank of America Corp . said two executives will lead a new effort to better connect its investment-banking business with wealthy clients, hoping to boost asset growth and deal opportunities. Related: The Power of High School Sports Taps Merrill Wealth Management to Help Kids Plan Financial Futures Jim Rourke and Michael Liu were…
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Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. As the April 15, 2024 tax filing deadline has come and gone, many entrepreneurs and small business owners are left grappling with back taxes. Recent challenges have compounded these problems, making now a critical moment for business leaders to act. Further delay can exacerbate financial stress and…
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(Bloomberg) — In the traditional investment world, asset safekeeping is a pretty boring business, albeit a crucial one: Keeping clients' stocks and bonds safe is a pretty simple job. However, in the nearly $2 trillion cryptocurrency market, a favorite playground for hackers and scammers, custody is anything but boring. As a result, the service costs…
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• Internal Revenue Service updates qualified domestic trusts (QDOT) regulations—On August 21, 2024, the IRS published proposed amendments, REG-119683-22, to the regulations under section 2056A of the Internal Revenue Code related to QDOTs. Generally, there is no marital deduction for property that passes to a non-citizen spouse. However, IRC Section 2056A provides that a QDOT…
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Yelp is celebrating the 20th anniversary on Tuesday, marking a major milestone for the Internet review pioneer. According to the company, more than 287 million comments have been posted by Yelp users during the last two decades. To celebrate, the company is releasing internal data on some of them the most popular businesses of all…
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