9 Steps (Days) Away From the Fiscal Cliff – EIN Problems Too

Congress has failed to avert the fiscal cliff.  We have only nine days until the estate tax exemption drops to $1 million (and the rate goes up to 55%).  Not to mention the income tax increases.

To make matters worse, the IRS’s online site for applying for tax identification numbers (EINs) will be unavailable from 4:00 pm. on December 27th through the rest of the year.  This will hamper last minute planning efforts that require EINs, such as trusts and LLCs, and bank and brokerage accounts for same.

If you still want to take advantage of the $5.12 gift and estate tax exemption – now there’s even more reason to act before it’s too late.

Merry Christmas to all!