As Congress debates repeal of the estate tax, why not consider ending the gift tax?
With tax reform now in the spotlight of political debate, repeal of the “estate” or “death tax” has moved to
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PROPOSED: Trump’s 2017 Tax Reform
President Trump has proposed a comprehensive tax reform plan that includes a complete repeal of the estate tax. The details
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Bipartisan Estate Tax Repeal Bill Introduced
On Tuesday (1/24/17), Rep. Kristi Noem (R-SD) and lead co-sponsor Rep. Sanford Bishop (D-GA) introduced legislation (H.R. 631) in the House
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Treasury Unlikely to Finalize Sec. 2704 Regs Before Inauguration
On Monday (1/9/17), while speaking to the Heckerling Institute on Estate Planning in Orlando, Florida, Kathy Veihmeyer Hughes of the Treasury Department’s Office
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2017 State Death Tax Chart
Revised July 17, 2017 PATG State Death Tax Chart — July 17, 2017 This chart is maintained for the Policy
Read moreSen. Thune announces intention to repeal the estate tax next year
South Dakota Sen. John Thune and other top Republicans recently announced their intentions to launch a new drive to repeal
Read moreHouse leaders urge gov agencies to halt regulations
House Majority Leader Rep. Kevin McCarthy (CA) along with Republican committee chairmen have sent a letter to all government agencies urging
Read moreThe ACTEC comments on proposed regulations under Section 2704
The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC) has just released a detailed response on Treasury’s proposed regulations under
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Thousands Ask Treasury To Kill Estate Transfer Proposal
Our voices have been heard! See below for an article on the sizable number of businesses and trade groups that
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Lawmakers Targeting Spending Bill to Block Estate Tax Rules
BNA Snapshot * Senate opposition letter possible this week * Lawmakers upset administration is using regulatory process for estate tax
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