Category Archives: Estate Tax

Debt Super Committee –

The debt super committee has 10 days left before the November 23rd deadline.  The 12 member committee comprised of six Democrats and six Republicans must come to an agreement by the deadline or automatic spending cuts will take effect.  In addition, inaction … Continue reading

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Estate Tax Law –

Kiplinger’s has an article on the estate tax law and the portability feature.  The article also discusses the expiration of the current provision at the end of 2012.  In addition, the article provides examples of unintended consequences of the estate tax law.  To … Continue reading

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The Drudge Report –

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Proposed Estate Tax –

The estate tax legislation proposed by the Senate is expected to face a tough fight on Monday from members of both parties.  The Wall Street Journal has a solid article on the proposed bill and provides a breakdown of some key issues.  … Continue reading

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Delay On Tax Vote –

The vote on extending the Bush era tax cuts is likely to be delayed until negotiators meet this week.  Extension of the tax cuts for individuals earning $200,000 or less and married couples earning $250,000 or less is supported by both parties.  However, … Continue reading

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Tax Code Overhaul –

A comprehensive overhaul of the tax code could take place in the near future.  Recently, Treasury Secretary Timothy Geitner indicated that the tax code was in need of a major overhaul.  Congressional Republicans have also supported an overhaul of the … Continue reading

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Tax Cut Compromise –

Barack Obama is moving in the direction of a tax cut compromise during the lame duck session.  Tax rates will rise in 2011 if action is not taken to keep the Bush tax cuts.  The White House has also indicated that … Continue reading

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Beltway Business –

A recent Business In The Beltway article on Forbes discusses the priorities of the new Congress.  Republican victories in the House and Senate have changed the political landscape and are likely to shift policies on tax.  Tax will almost certainly be … Continue reading

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Prepay Estate Taxes –

Estate Taxes are growing as a campaign issue and candidates are starting to listen to the voters.  Repealing the estate tax is one option that is being supported by some lawmakers.  A possible compromise has been suggested by Democratic Senator Cantwell of Washington.  … Continue reading

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Killing The Death Tax –

The elimination of the estate tax is a growing issue on the campaign trail this year.  Over 250 congressional candidates have pledged to eliminate the tax.  Also, the possibility of eliminating the estate tax is a good fundraising tool for some candidates. … Continue reading

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Estate Tax At 0% –

The estate tax is at 0% until the end of 2010 and that is creating a great deal of estate planning activity.  Unless Congress takes action the tax will rise to 55% in 2011.  Senators Kyl and Lincoln have proposed a plan … Continue reading

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Last Four Years –

The last four years of economic policies from the Democratic Congress  are a subjest of an article in the Wall Street Journal.  The Opinion Journal article discusses the Democrats retreat on tax policy as they close in on the elections.  Republicans are … Continue reading

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Business Tax Hikes –

A recent Forbes article discusses the wide range of propsed taxes that may be waiting for individuals and the business community.  Election year politics may soften the tax hikes with Democrats attempting to win back voters.  Republicans are expected to … Continue reading

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Estate Tax –

Members of Congress are starting to focus on the November election and one topic that is the focus of attention is th estate tax.  Possible revisions to the estate tax are the subject of numerous articles and discussions.  A recent … Continue reading

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