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Estate Tax Deduction Expanded for Bequests to Non-Charitable Exempt Groups.

This bill introduces a new deduction for federal estate tax purposes. It allows the value of assets left to specific tax-exempt organizations—such as civic leagues, business associations, or labor groups—to be subtracted from the taxable estate. This change aims to reduce the estate tax burden when family assets are transferred to these organizations, applying to deaths and transfers occurring after December 31, 2025.
Key points
Expanded Estate Tax Relief: Allows estates to deduct the value of assets bequeathed to certain non-charitable, tax-exempt organizations (501(c)(4), (5), and (6) groups).
Reduced Taxable Estate: This lowers the total value of the estate subject to federal estate tax, potentially reducing or eliminating the estate tax liability for wealthy families.
Support for Non-Profits: Facilitates the transfer of significant assets to specific non-profit entities that are not traditional charities (501(c)(3) organizations).
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_2918
Sponsor: Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17]
Process start date: 2025-04-14