As we approach the 2025 tax filing year it is important for taxpayers to be aware of upcoming changes.

One change we look for each year is inflation-adjusted tax brackets. The IRS has released information on its new inflation-adjusted tax brackets for 2025.  Inflation-adjusted tax brackets occur as the IRS adjusts various tax provisions in an effort to prevent "bracket creep" (when inflation pushes taxpayers into higher income tax brackets despite their purchasing power not having increased).

The popularity of private trust companies (PTCs) is on the rise, largely because they offer greater privacy, flexibility, and potential cost savings than alternatives such as family offices or corporate trustees.

Though the confidential nature of PTCs makes it challenging to pinpoint their exact numbers, estimates suggest that thousands operate across the United States, either independently or under the umbrella of bigger institutions