Robert Bloink, Esq., LL.M.
About the Author
Robert Bloink is a professor of tax for the Graduate Program of International Tax and Financial Services, Thomas Jefferson School of Law.
Previously, he served as Senior Attorney in the IRS Office of Chief Counsel, Large and Mid-Sized Business Division, where he litigated many cases in the U.S. Tax Court, served as Liaison Counsel for the Offshore Compliance Technical Assistance Program, coordinated examination programs audit teams on the development of issues for large corporate taxpayers, and taught continuing education seminars to Senior Revenue Agents involved in Large Case Exams. In his governmental capacity, Mr. Bloink became recognized as an expert in the taxation of financial structured products and was responsible for the IRS’ first FSA addressing variable forward contracts. Mr. Bloink’s core competencies led to his involvement in prosecuting some of the biggest corporate tax shelters in the history or our country.
Mr. Bloink's insurance practice incorporates sophisticated wealth transfer techniques, as well as counseling institutions in the context of their insurance portfolios and other mortality based exposures.
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Income-based premiums triple Medicare costs under PPACA
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Time is running out for Social Security's "file and suspend"
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How to use an IRA as a wealth transfer tool
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QLACs: When clients outlive their longevity insurance
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Navigating the maze: Social Security, spouses and survivors
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Are lower cost variable annuities with lifetime benefits a bargain?
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The pros and cons of ESOPs
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Are annuities the solution to the old 4% retirement rule?
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Are HRAs on the chopping block under PPACA?
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The $5.25 million question
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