death tax

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He testified in Congress many times saying he was afraid that, with the death tax, his family was going to have to sell the Christmas tree farm.

From Barron's • Nov. 13, 2025

If the new tax is approved, she would have to sell off part of the ranch just to pay the death tax, he said.

From Washington Times • Aug. 23, 2021

Walter, asked during a deposition why Fred Trump chose not to make himself one of All County’s owners, replied, “He said because he would have to pay a death tax on it.”

From Seattle Times • Oct. 2, 2018

He also said the government would set out the options for long-term funding of the social care system later in the year - although these would not include a "death tax".

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2017

He’s also expanding the earned-income tax credit while eliminating the death tax and alternative minimum tax.

From New York Times • Sep. 14, 2015