Estate Tax Hike Proposed in Congress
Last month House Rep. Jim McDermott (D-WA) introduced “The Sensible Estate Tax Act of 2011,” the full text of which is now available here: H.R.
December 15, 2011
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Last month House Rep. Jim McDermott (D-WA) introduced “The Sensible Estate Tax Act of 2011,” the full text of which is now available here: H.R.
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