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December 28, 2012
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Will 'Fiscal Cliff' Accelerate Millionaire Deaths?
If the life of an elderly wealthy family member extends into 2013, the tax bills will be substantially higher. An estate that could bequest $3 million this year will leave just $1.9 million after taxes next year. Shifting a death from January to December could produce $1.1 million in tax savings.[Hide, Granny, hide!]
Posted by gerardvanderleun at December 28, 2012 9:09 AM. This is an entry on the sideblog of American Digest: Check it out.
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So you think that is what Bush senior is trying for?
Posted by: Potsie at December 28, 2012 9:59 AM
This is not totally true. Gifts of up to $5 million can be made before the end of the year. Although you might have to be put on a respirator for three years.
Posted by: Fat Man at December 28, 2012 12:33 PM