OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE
Death Tax Repeal Act of 2021
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_617.
Which chamber initiated this legislation?
This legislation was initiated in the Senate.
When did the legislative process begin?
The process officially started on 2021-03-09.
What are the main provisions?
Key points include:
- Repeal of the federal estate tax for estates of decedents dying on or after the date of enactment.
- Repeal of the federal generation-skipping transfer tax.
- Modification of the gift tax calculation, setting the lifetime gift exemption base at $10 million with inflation adjustments.
What is the specific legal status?
The current status is Expired.
Where can I read the full text of this legislation?
The full official text is available at:
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Who is the primary sponsor?
The primary sponsor is Sen. Thune, John [R-SD].
What is the latest detailed status?
The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate
Is this summary verified?
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