The price of a forever stamp increased from $0.58 to $0.63 on January 1, 2023. A tax pro posted this fact as a public service announcement on Facebook. Of course, tax pros being tax pros, someone chimed in, “Do I have to recognize a capital gain upon disposition of my forever stamp?” And of course, someone (me) felt obliged to answer, “It depends.” A direct message followed this bit of tax drollery on Twitter that says, “In theory, if I’m holding stamps as an investment, they would be a capital asset.” And so it begins…

Beyond Borders: Essential Tax Planning Insights for Advising Foreign-Invested Partnerships
Cross-border ventures can unlock exciting destinations for growth and investment, but they also come with some heavy-duty baggage — think IRS paperwork, withholding headaches, and estate tax landmines. If you’re a tax planner gearing up for this global expedition (especially if it’s your first trip), this guide is your passport to smoother travels.