The estate tax is a tax that is levied on all property that is declared in a deceased person’s will. The tax is also known as the “inheritance tax” or “death tax.” Proponents of the tax argue that more estates should be subject to the tax and the threshold should be lowered. Opponents of the tax argue that people who have paid income taxes their entire life should not be subject to another tax when they die.
i do not know enough to form an opinion regarding this
Still have much to learn regarding this subject matter
I am not educated enough on this matter.
It depends on the amount of the estate
It should be progressive, based on the size of the estate
No, but this would be a good time to look at reparations
Yes; if income/capital gains taxes for the most wealthy are adjusted upwards proportionally in line with the majority of Americans who only earn wages
If estate tax = 'Death tax' (tax on inherited wealth), then absolutely.
I do not know enough to form an accurate opinion.
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Yes, to Zero. It has already been taxed.
No; the current rate is fine, but the threshold should be lowered slightly.
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No, increase it on houses worth over 5 million dollars and second homes
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I simply do not care
I'm not educated enough to form an opinion.
No. It mainly affects very wealthy families.
Yes, taxes have already been paid on the money
I don't really have a say on this.
No, and reduce the threshold to be taxed
I am uneducated on this issue.
Yes, eliminate inheritance tax as we know it. Replace with a system that allows heirs full access to up to $10 million untaxed inheritance. For funds above this amount, institute a mandatory 30% contribution to a trust fund to guarantee payment of future expenses for heirs for education, healthcare, and residual income, and prevent both the wasting of funds to reckless spending and the future reliance on gov't funds for these people.
It should be raised to 100%. Use it or lose it.
I feel that 40% is too much to tax... I recommend 15% estate tax but lower the threshold to estates over 2 million dollars...
I have no stance on this, considering I have no relatives passing with whom I can inherit said income from.
Yes, and decrease the estate exemption
Yes, but only down to $4.75 million.
Yes, but only on property
Yes, decrease estate tax, but lower thershold to 5 million.
It should be increased to 45% and should effect estates above $3 million.
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there should be no monetary currency system.
they are dead, leave them alone and their money to the heirs
Abolish it, the money was earned by the deceased for their family, the government has no right to take a penny of it
Yes absolutely and we should eliminate it
Should be based on value of house
Not informed enough on this topic to make a decision.
We should focus on enforcing the taxes in place on estates rather than increasing or decreasing them.
reform to a negative income tax
I am not educated enough on this topic to form an accurate opinion.
I'm not informed enough on what this is.
Yes, and lower the threshold as suggested by Hillary
Yes, people who have already paid taxes their entire loves should NOT be taxed again after they pass away.
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