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Knowledge is power. That’s why we’re always looking to educate business owners on the best practice when it comes to Captive Management. But we also want to give you the resources you need to guide you through the risk management process. In the CIC Services Knowledge Center, you can:
- Read about CIC in the news
- Learn about industry standards
- Stay up-to-date on upcoming events
Explore these resources and equip yourself for the future!
Legislative Changes to 831(b) are a Net Positive for Business Owners
In a flurry of legislative activity in mid-December of 2015, Congress passed and President Obama signed a so-called “Tax Extenders” bill titled H.R. 34. This created a stir in the captive insurance industry both before and after passage, as H.R. 34 included Section 262 titled, “MODIFICATIONS TO ALTERNATIVE TAX FOR CERTAIN SMALL INSURANCE COMPANIES.” These […]
Changes to 831(b) Do Nothing to Limit the Estate Planning Benefits of Small Captive Insurance Companies
By Sean King, JD, CPA, MAcc Principal, CIC Services, LLC When it comes to estate tax planning, there’s generally only one key objective–transfer assets from senior generation’s name to junior generation’s names without triggering gift taxes, estate taxes, or generation skipping transfer taxes. Most popular techniques that facilitate these inter-generational wealth transfers-
2015 CIC Formation Deadline Extended!
There is still time to set up a captive insurance company and pay tax deductible premiums in 2015.
What Is An 831(b) Captive Insurance Company?
It is not surprising that captive insurance companies have been gaining prominence in recent years. There was an era when captives were primarily utilized by large corporations, but their adoption has accelerated among small and mid-market companies of late. There are two major reasons why captives are gaining traction with small and mid-size businesses. The […]
Urgent! Why Business Owners Should Act Now
Life is full of costs, and it seems like they are always going up. If you’re like me, you probably don’t like to think about costs. Sometimes, it’s easy to think, “I’ll worry about that later,” or “I’ll pay that later.” But, it’s early November, and there is a substantial cost that is urgent and […]
Captivating Thinking
Knowledge is power. That’s why we’re always looking to educate business owners on the best practice when it comes to Captive Management. But we also want to give you the resources you need to guide you through the risk management process. In the CIC Services Knowledge Center, you can:
- Read about CIC in the news
- Learn about industry standards
- Stay up-to-date on upcoming events
Explore these resources and equip yourself for the future!
Legislative Changes to 831(b) are a Net Positive for Business Owners
In a flurry of legislative activity in mid-December of 2015, Congress passed and President Obama signed a so-called “Tax Extenders” bill titled H.R. 34. This created a stir in the captive insurance industry both before and after passage, as H.R. 34 included Section 262 titled, “MODIFICATIONS TO ALTERNATIVE TAX FOR CERTAIN SMALL INSURANCE COMPANIES.” These […]
Changes to 831(b) Do Nothing to Limit the Estate Planning Benefits of Small Captive Insurance Companies
By Sean King, JD, CPA, MAcc Principal, CIC Services, LLC When it comes to estate tax planning, there’s generally only one key objective–transfer assets from senior generation’s name to junior generation’s names without triggering gift taxes, estate taxes, or generation skipping transfer taxes. Most popular techniques that facilitate these inter-generational wealth transfers-
2015 CIC Formation Deadline Extended!
There is still time to set up a captive insurance company and pay tax deductible premiums in 2015.
What Is An 831(b) Captive Insurance Company?
It is not surprising that captive insurance companies have been gaining prominence in recent years. There was an era when captives were primarily utilized by large corporations, but their adoption has accelerated among small and mid-market companies of late. There are two major reasons why captives are gaining traction with small and mid-size businesses. The […]
Urgent! Why Business Owners Should Act Now
Life is full of costs, and it seems like they are always going up. If you’re like me, you probably don’t like to think about costs. Sometimes, it’s easy to think, “I’ll worry about that later,” or “I’ll pay that later.” But, it’s early November, and there is a substantial cost that is urgent and […]
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