Posted on November 30, 2009 by Greg Herman-Giddens

Senate Bill Introduced to Hold Estate Tax at 2009 Levels

On November 17, 2009, Senators Tom Carper (D-DE) and George V. Voinovich (R-OH) reintroduced bipartisan legislation that would freeze the estate tax at its current 2009 level (a $3.5 million exemption and 45% rate) and allow a surviving spouse to elect to use the exemption of the his or her predeceased spouse. The bill was referred to the Senate Finance Committee.

Senate Bill 2784

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