3 stories from the week to June 28, 2026, in the order they matter to someone who pays the top rate.
June 25, 2026
With the $15 million per-person estate exemption confirmed in effect for 2026, wealthy families are funding dynasty trusts and SLATs this year rather than waiting, even without the old deadline pressure.
Giving USA's annual report found total giving topped $600 billion for the first time in 2025, with bequests growing faster than any other funding source ahead of new 2026 deduction limits.
By declining to hear Murrin v. Commissioner, the justices let stand a Third Circuit ruling that the IRS can assess tax at any time on a fraudulent return, even when only the preparer intended to cheat.
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