6 New Estate Tax Bills in Congress Now
By Melanie WaddellProposals range from hiking rates on the super-rich to eliminating estate taxes entirely.
February 08, 2023
Debate: Would Fair Tax Act Help Fix a Broken System?Our tax experts discuss whether replacing the tax code with a flat sales tax would help Americans.
January 13, 2023
'Taxachusetts' Revived in New England After Millionaire SurtaxMassachusetts voted in favor of imposing a 4% surtax on taxable incomes over $1 million after a closely fought campaign.
January 13, 2023
New Bill Would Repeal Estate Tax, Keep Step-Up in BasisA bill allowing "both income tax and estate tax elimination" will never pass, says Ed Slott.
January 03, 2023
10 Ways to Help Clients Cope With DeathAdvisors should know both estate-planning techniques and how to speak with clients facing the death of relatives.
December 29, 2022
Estate and Gift Tax Exclusions for 2023: How the Changes Affect Your ClientsThe IRS has adjusted these thresholds for inflation.
December 07, 2022
The Estate and Gift Tax Exclusion Shrinks in 2026. What's an Advisor to Do?There are steps clients can take to reduce their taxable estate or take advantage of the current limits.
November 22, 2022
Your Clients Need an Estate PlanA big estate tax change is coming in five years, and "procrastination is the enemy of estate planning," says D.A. Davidson's Andrew Crowell.