Bill · H.R. 1301· House(119-HR-1301)
Death Tax Repeal Act
- Introduced
- 2/13/2025
- Last activity
- 2/13/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- Sponsored by
- Randy Feenstra
- Cosponsors
- - 179 - 3
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The "Death Tax Repeal Act" aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. The bill seeks to repeal the existing estate and generation-skipping transfer taxes. It establishes new rules for the termination of these tax chapters. Additionally, the act includes conforming amendments related to the gift tax. These changes are intended to take effect on the date the act is enacted.
Yes· 3 of 8
Would high-income households be better off under this?+10
The repeal of the estate tax and generation-skipping transfer tax provides significant financial relief to high-income households.
Would people with substantial wealth be better off under this?+10
High-net-worth individuals are the primary group that would benefit from the elimination of these taxes.
Would the very wealthiest people be better off under this?+10
The elimination of the estate and generation-skipping transfer taxes offers maximum relief to the wealthiest individuals.
The opposite
Does this raise taxes on the highest earners?-10
The bill repeals the estate tax and the generation-skipping transfer tax, which are primarily levied on high-net-worth individuals.
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-5
The repeal of major tax revenue streams like the estate tax will reduce federal revenue.
Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?-5
The loss of estate and transfer tax revenue may negatively impact the government's ability to fund its commitments.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Repeal of Estate Tax: Under Section 2, the bill specifies that the estate tax chapter shall not apply to the estates of decedents dying on or after the date of the Act's enactment (Section 2(a)(1)). This would remove the estate tax for individuals.
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Repeal of Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax: Under Section 2, the bill states that the generation-skipping transfer tax chapter shall not apply to transfers occurring on or after the date of the Act's enactment (Section 2(b)(1)). This would remove the tax on these specific transfers.
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Changes to Qualified Domestic Trusts: The bill modifies how certain distributions from qualified domestic trusts are treated for those dying before the Act's enactment (Section 2(a)(1)(b)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Billionaires+10Good For High Income Households+10Good For High Net Worth Individuals+10Good For Ultra High Net Worth Individuals+10Good For Business Owners+5Good For Retirees+5Good For Seniors+5
- Economy And Finance
- Reduces Estate Tax+10Increases Wealthy Taxes-10Improves Fiscal Responsibility-5Reduces Government Spending-5
- 4/23/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/15/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/30/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/17/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/7/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/24/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/21/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 2/13/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- 175 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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