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Estate Tax Reform Update


by James O. Wyss View Biography
Haynes and Boone, LLP View Firm Credentials
Fort Worth Office

Rebecca Whitacre
Haynes and Boone, LLP View Firm Credentials
Dallas Office

April 17, 2008

Previously published on April 1, 2008

It is only 21 months until the federal estate tax is repealed - for one year - and 33 months from reduction of the estate tax exemption and a 22-33% increase in the estate tax rate. Unless Congress takes action soon, planning for most families with assets exceeding $2 million will continue to be challenging. Below is a brief summary of the current law and a recent update on possible congressional action.


 

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