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A “Portability” Election Can Preserve More Wealth for Future Generations

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An upcoming reduction in the amount of an estate that can be passed on to heirs without paying taxes has many families wondering if they will have a large tax bill upon the death of a loved one. Currently, this tax-free amount, known as the unified credit or exclusion amount, is $12,060,000, but it is set to decline in 2026 to $5 million (adjusted for inflation). Likewise, tax rates will increase in 2026 to 45% from the current top rate of 40%.
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August 9, 2022