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Ramping up to the election, we get lots of questions about potential tax changes. Below are some proposals that are on the table – summarized in plain English!

Increase to Top Marginal Tax Rate
The proposal is to let the 2017 tax cut expire, raising the top federal rate from 37% to 39.6%.

Increase to Qualified Dividends and Long-Term Capital Gains Tax
The proposal would increase the tax rate for qualified dividends and long-term capital gains from 20% to the top tax rate (37% now or proposed 39.6%) for individuals who earn over $1 million.

Loss of Stepped-Up Basis upon Inheritance
The proposal would make transfers of assets, such as real estate, by gift or death a taxable event with no step-up in basis.

Federal Estate Tax Exemption
The proposal would decrease the tax exempt giftable amount from $13M/person to $7M/person.


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