IRREVOCABLE TRUST
A trust that cannot be altered or cancelled without the consent of the beneficiary. Once the grantor transfers assets into the trust, he or she relinquishes ownership of the assets that is placed in the trust. This offers tax advantages such as permitting an individual to give money and assets away even he or she dies. Opposite of revocable trust.
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IRS Publication 971: Innocent Spouse Relief
A document that outlines three classifications of tax liability relief that is available to married couples or former spouses who submitted joint i ...
Trading Account
1. Account created for holding cash and securities, which is managed by an investment dealer.
2. Account in a financial institution that ...
Big Five Banks
This is a reference used in Canada. This is used for the five largest bank in Canada which are The Bank of Montereal, The Bank of Nova Scotia, The ...
Regulation L
Regulation L prohibits specific types of interlocking arrangements with directors for member banks and their respective holding companies.
American Jobs Creation Act of 2004
Designed for multinational corporations, domestic manufacturers and other entities, as well as energy sector and the agriculture. It has 270 provis ...
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