H.R.1259 - Death Tax Repeal Permanency Act of 2011

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the estate and generation-skipping transfer taxes, and for other purposes. view all titles (2)

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  • Short: Death Tax Repeal Permanency Act of 2011 as introduced.
  • Official: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the estate and generation-skipping transfer taxes, and for other purposes. as introduced.

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Kevin Brady

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3/30/2011--Introduced.Death Tax Repeal Permanency Act of 2011 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) repeal the estate and generation-skipping transfer taxes, and (2) make permanent the maximum 35% gift tax rate and a $5 million lifetime gift tax exemption.
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3/30/2011--Introduced.Death Tax Repeal Permanency Act of 2011 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to:
(1) repeal the estate and generation-skipping transfer taxes, and
(2) make permanent the maximum 35% gift tax rate and a $5 million lifetime gift tax exemption.

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Organizations Supporting H.R.1259

  • FreedomWorks
  • American Farm Bureau Federation
  • National Cattlemen's Beef Association
  • American Family Business Institute

Organizations Opposing H.R.1259

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04/20/12
Farm Groups Urges Estate Tax Relief Before End of Year

The House bill is H.R. 1259, the Death Tax Repeal Permanency Act of 2011, introduced by Congressman Kevin Brady (R-Texas). The Senate bill is S. 2242, the Death Tax Repeal Permanency Act of 2012, introduced by Senator John Thune (R-S.D.).

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04/20/12
Farm Groups Urges Estate Tax Relief Before End of Year

The House bill is H.R. 1259, the Death Tax Repeal Permanency Act of 2011, introduced by Congressman Kevin Brady (R-Texas). The Senate bill is S.

Source: Professional Dairy Producers of Wisconsin
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04/17/12
Farm Groups Focus on Estate Tax

In the House, Rep. Kevin Brady (R-Texas) has introduced the Death Tax Repeal Permanency Act (H.R. 1259), while Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) has advanced the counterpart Senate bill of the same name (S. 2242). "This action will strengthen the business climate .

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05/19/12
Blanco County Farm Bureau calls for 'Death Tax' burial (TX) – Estate ...

U.S. Representative Kevin Brady (R-Texas) sponsored HR 1259, which calls for total repeal of the death tax. Although the bill is gaining ground, Brady says it's still an uphill battle to get a floor vote on the legislation before the ...

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05/19/12
Blanco County Farm Bureau calls for 'Death Tax' burial (TX) – Estate ...

U.S. Representative Kevin Brady (R-Texas) sponsored HR 1259, which calls for total repeal of the death tax. Although the bill is gaining ground, Brady says it's still an uphill battle to get a floor vote on the legislation before the ...

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05/18/12
Blanco County Farm Bureau calls for 'Death Tax' burial (TX) – Estate ...

U.S. Representative Kevin Brady (R-Texas) sponsored HR 1259, which calls for total repeal of the death tax. Although the bill is gaining ground, Brady says it's still an uphill battle to get a floor vote on the legislation before the ...

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