Title

Maximizing the Tax Deduction for Income in Respect of a Decedent

Abstract

Discusses the tax deduction for beneficiaries of income in respect of decedent (IRD) in the U.S. Inclusion of IRD fair market value in the income tax return of a beneficiary; Definition of IRD under the U.S. Treasury Regulations section 1.691 (a-b); Information on several specific examples of compensation owed to a beneficiary due to decedent's death and treatment, including self-employment income; Details of the calculation of a federal tax deduction with IRD.

Department(s)

School of Accountancy

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

9-1-2005

Journal Title

CPA Journal

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