HR 12771 · 94th Congress · Taxation

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to provide rules for Federal estate taxation more equitable than those presently in effect.

Introduced 1976-03-24· Sponsored by Rep. Obey, David R. [D-WI-7]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.(1976-03-24)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Allows an estate tax credit of $25,000 under the Internal Revenue Code. Authorizes the executor of an estate to elect an additional credit of $15,000 if 65 percent or more of the value of the adjusted gross estate is attributable to a qualifying small business. Reduces the additional credit by 15 percent of the amount by which the value of the taxable estate exceeds $300,000. Defines the terms used in this Act. Makes technical and conforming amendments.…

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