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Did you know that federal estate taxes have played a role in funding the U.S. government since its inception? Here’s a quick journey through history: 1. 𝟭𝟳𝟵𝟳: The first federal stamps were introduced for wills, funding the Navy during an undeclared war with France. 2. 𝗖𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗹 𝗪𝗮𝗿 𝗘𝗿𝗮 (𝟭𝟴𝟲𝟮): The Revenue Act of 1862 established an inheritance tax, with further amendments in 1864, but it was repealed post-war. 3. 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗵-𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗪𝗮𝗿 (𝟭𝟴𝟵𝟴): A federal legacy tax was introduced, featuring graduated rates based on estate size, but was quickly repealed. 4. 𝟭𝟵𝟭𝟯: The ratification of the 16th Amendment allowed for the modern estate tax to be established via the Revenue Act of 1916, which has been a staple ever since. 5. 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 (𝟮𝟬𝟭𝟬+): The estate tax saw a brief expiration in 2010, but was reinstated and made permanent in 2012. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 significantly increased exemptions. As 2025 approaches, it is important to review your estate plan considering evolving regulations and the potential expiration of The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. If you have questions regarding estate planning strategies, please reach out to one of our wealth planners. https://lnkd.in/gwThgvrB

A Brief History of US Estate Taxes

A Brief History of US Estate Taxes

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