Ben Franklin famously observed that nothing is certain but death and taxes.
So far, Congress hasn’t repealed the former, but the future of estate taxes — a largely overlooked piece of the “fiscal cliff” — remains uncertain as this year draws to a close.
Until now, most of the year-end tax debate has focused on the income tax, but another battle could be brewing over estate taxes.
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