Hancock Talks

Hancock Talks


Episode 31: Lessons learned from an IRS Audit

April 27, 2023

In the latest episode of Hancock Talks, Todd Steinberg, partner at Loeb & Loeb, joins Carly Brooks, Head of Advanced Markets at John Hancock, to share his deep expertise in the areas of fiduciary litigation and high-net-worth estate- and income-tax planning. Todd walks us through the typical IRS examination process and highlights some of the most common triggers for an estate-tax audit. This episode also covers:


  • How to help your clients avoid an estate-tax audit
  • Whether the Inflation Reduction Act could impact estate and gift audits
  • Tips for financial professionals to use when discussing intergenerational planning with high-net-worth clients
  • Ways to help clients feel comfortable with flexible planning


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