What Trump's Win Means for Estate Tax Planning

Analysis November 06, 2024 at 02:29 PM
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  • Republican control in the White House and Congress makes extension of the 2017 tax overhaul likely.
  • The historically high estate tax exemption is probably here to stay, one tax expert says.
  • Major changes to the income tax, or its outright elimination, will be a lot harder.
Former US President Donald Trump, center, greets attendees following a news conference at Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, New Jersey, US, on Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024

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