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January 27, 2012 @ 06:51 PM

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Pillar Group is a team of financial professionals affiliated with AXA Advisors, LLC who are distinguished strategists for protecting and preserving wealth for high-net-worth families and businesses.

 
Our team of professionals has more than thirty-four years of combined client-focused financial experience. Since its inception, Pillar Group has utilized a comprehensive planning and implementation process to help clients and their advisors make informed decisions.
 
Pillar Group strives to provide the highest level of planning services available by helping client's identify and prioritize their goals, offering strategic advice specific to our client's needs, and implementing the strategies that work best for them. Additionally, Pillar Group has created a superior service, support, and relationship platform where the client is always the center of attention.
 
 
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Tips for Surviving the Estate Tax

The federal estate tax was reinstated retroactively to January 1, 2010, by the 2010 Tax Relief Act. However, the favorable provisions are scheduled to expire at the end of 2012, when estates exceeding $1 million could be subject to the federal levy.

Tax Law Keeps S Corporations Attractive

S corporations are more common than C corporations and partnerships, perhaps because they are not subject to the corporate tax. Instead, profits and losses flow directly to shareholders, who are currently taxed at lower individual income tax rates. Read why reorganizing as an S corporation may be a smart move.

Understanding the Appeal of Mutual Funds for High-Income Households

Mutual fund ownership increases directly with household income. In fact, 81% of households with incomes of $200,000 or more own mutual funds. What is it about mutual funds that attracts affluent investors?

New Opportunity Under the Federal Gift Tax

The 2010 Tax Relief Act raised the lifetime gift-tax exclusion to $5 million. This means it could be a good time to make the most of tax-free gift transfers. If so, it's important to understand the annual and lifetime gift exemption limits, as well as which gifts might not be subject to them.

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