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Next week, President Biden is expected to reveal details about his American Families Plan proposal, which will focus on paid family leave, free community college, and other domestic priorities. Among those details expected to be unveiled is how the President plans to pay for his proposal. From our understanding, the Biden Administration plans to call for, among other things: (1) increasing the capital gains and estate tax rates; (2) lowering the estate tax exemption; and (3) eliminating step-up in basis.
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With regard to eliminating step-up in basis – or the ability of an heir to increase their basis in assets to fair market value without paying capital gains tax – it is important to note that last month, Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), along with Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ), Bernie Sanders (VT), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), introduced the Sensible Taxation and Equity Promotion (STEP) Act.
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The STEP Act would eliminate stepped-up basis at death, allowing individuals to exclude up to $1 million in unrealized capital gains from tax and pay the tax in installments over a 15-year period for capital gains that apply to any illiquid asset. Notably, the proposed legislation would be retroactive to January 1, 2021. By way of reminder, Section 1014 of the Revenue Code currently permits taxpayers to reset the basis of inherited assets to present day fair market value at the time the assets are bequeathed.
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Please stay safe and healthy,
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pmsoldano@family-enterpriseusa.com
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About Family Enterprise USA
Family Enterprise USA advocates for American Family business. We help family businesses communicate their challenges and contributions to American economic freedom to Legislators. We represent all American family businesses; not just specific industries and provide research to enhance the opportunity for success. We help family businesses continue to establish their unique business legacy. Family Enterprise USA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.. Family foundations can donate.
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