Will the Estate Tax Ever Go Away
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Will the Estate Tax Ever Disappear?
The estate tax is levied on assets passed to your beneficiaries after your death. While it’s unlikely the estate tax will disappear permanently, strategic planning can substantially reduce its impact.
Since 2001, Americans have navigated estate planning under the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act, which significantly altered tax laws, marking the largest estate tax reduction in two decades.
Key Features of the Act
Lower Tax Rates
1. Marginal Estate Tax: This reduces the burden on heirs by lowering the taxes on inherited assets like homes, which otherwise might require them to sell these assets quickly to cover the tax.2. Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax (GST): Offers a tax break for transferring assets to grandchildren or great-grandchildren.
3. Gift Tax: Reduces the taxes on assets given as gifts before death.
Increased Asset Transfers
The Act allows for a greater transfer of assets at death without being subjected to estate or generation-skipping taxes.Temporary Tax Repeal
In 2010, the generation-skipping tax was temporarily repealed, allowing grandparents to directly gift assets to grandchildren without taxes. Additionally, the estate tax was repealed for that year, enabling the transfer of entire estates tax-free. However, in 2011, only $1 million could be passed on tax-free.The Importance of Estate Planning
Given the likelihood that the estate tax won’t be permanently repealed, it’s crucial to plan your estate efficiently. This ensures your wishes are executed effectively, regardless of the year you pass away.
Navigating the complexities of the tax system can be daunting. Consulting with an estate planning attorney can guide you through protecting and distributing your assets to ensure your beneficiaries receive the maximum benefits.
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