I m in the process of selling off my US ESPP shares to avoid family paying 18-40% estate tax in the event I RIP.Not for retirement purposes but estate tax. As most of you are aware that any amount in excess of USD60K, there is an estate tax of maximum 40%.To make life easier for my family members, i m slowly selling off my ESPP.I dont think it is worthwhile engaging lawyer to bring my USD back to the estate.Why not i do it myself while i m still alive and use it to invest in SG stocks where i park them in CDP as they are transferrable - as long as you list the beneficiary in the will.


I m on track with my 2024 KPI SG dividend as this week I hoot $UOB(U11.SI)$ and $ocbc bank(O39.SI)$.[Happy] [Smile] [Chuckle] 


I was so close [Anger] [Facepalm] [Angry] with $Suntec Reit(T82U.SI)$ to average my cost. It’s ok.There is always a next time or “Tomorrow” from Annie musical play.


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Tomorrow
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That tomorrow
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You can also read more about federal estate tax in this URL:

https://www.thebalancemoney.com/what-is-the-federal-estate-tax-3505647

It is indicated in this screenshot. Limted to USD 60,000 for estate tax exemption. 

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  • Omega88
    ·03-17
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    Hi @DiAngel , just to clarify that a min 40% estate tax is applicable as long as u are holding more than US$60k worth of stocks?
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    • DiAngel
      https://www.thebalancemoney.com/what-is-the-federal-estate-tax-3505647
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    • DiAngelReplying toOmega88
      I have updated my post for the link to know more about the federal estate tax and amount less than USD60K is tax exemption.
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    • Omega88Replying toDiAngel
      Thanks @DiAngel [Like]
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  • kino318
    ·03-17
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    talk to tiger, there is a better way to handle this.
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    • DiAngel
      Why let the lawyers earn our hard earned money when we knew about the federal estate tax?
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    • DiAngel
      There is no better way to handle it. Either you sell it to be below USD60k or prepare to engage lawyers (maybe SG one lawyer and US another lawyer) to settle your federal estate tax before you can bring the USD back to SG and distribute according to the will.
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    • DiAngel
      Mine is with Fidelity.
      03-17
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  • BenjiFuji
    ·03-16
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    Nice! What is ESPP?
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      Thanks! [Great]
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    • DiAngel
      Employee stock purchase plan - ESPP
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  • Sonsonkok
    ·03-17

    Great article, would you like to share it?

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  • Gman69
    ·03-17
    Great ariticle, would you like to share it?
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  • assassinyj
    ·03-17
    Good
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  • Tom Chow
    ·03-17
    goodbye
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    • DiAngel
      My Tiger account is like casino. A small amount for playing. [Chuckle][Smile][Happy]
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    • DiAngel
      [Doubt]
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    • DiAngel
      [Shy]
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  • KSR
    ·03-16
    👍
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    • DiAngel
      [love you]
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