Under former President Donald Trump's Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), the federal estate tax – often referred to as the death tax – can only apply to estates passed on to heirs valued over $13.61 ...

Vice President Kamala Harris is on record in support of a Death Tax hike, including plans to impose a second Death Tax by taking away stepped-up basis when parents die. Harris’ plans to increase the ...

Many people may feel taxed to death, but it's actually more than that. After you die, there may still be taxes to pay. Death can be a tax-triggering event. And there are two you should be aware of: ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about charitable giving and estate planning ideas. Estate tax repeal may really happen! What does that mean to your ...

The Death Tax Repeal Act of 2025 represents the latest Republican-led effort to eliminate federal estate and generation-skipping transfer taxes, reigniting a decades-long debate over wealth taxation.