Richard Kaplan

Richard Kaplan is a Professor at the University of Illinois College of Law and affiliated with Biomedical and Translational Sciences. He teaches courses such as Income Taxation, Elder Law, and Financial Accounting for Lawyers. His research spans Elder Law, Health Law, and Retirement Planning.

• Education: J.D. from Yale University, B.S. from Indiana University

His work focuses on intersections between Tax Law and Retirement Policy, including Medicare reform, inherited retirement accounts, and SECURE Act implications. He has published extensively on elder law, tax policy, and long-term care financing.

Kaplan's research trends emphasize tax legislation (SECURE Act, ERISA), Medicare policy, and intergenerational wealth transfer. His academic output includes 89 publications and invited talks on federal tax policy and caregiving compensation.

He has engaged in press/media activities, including expert commentary on Social Security, retirement accounts, and Medicare reforms. As a speaker, he addressed topics like the New Tax Reform Act and family caregiving compensation.