Bill · S. 1927· Senate(119-S-1927)
HERITAGE Act
- Introduced
- 6/3/2025
- Last activity
- 6/3/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- Sponsored by
- Cindy Hyde-Smith
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Helping Ensure Rural Inheritance Transfers Are Generationally Enduring Act" or the "HERITAGE Act," aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. It specifically targets the limitation on the aggregate reduction in fair market value of farmland for estate tax purposes. The legislation seeks to increase the existing $750,000 limit for certain types of qualified real property. Under the proposed changes, the new limit for specific qualified uses would be $15,000,000. These changes would apply to the estates of people who die after the Act is enacted.
Yes· 3 of 12
Would farmers be better off under this?+7
This bill specifically targets and provides direct relief to the inheritance challenges faced by large-scale farmers.
Does this cut the tax on money left behind when someone dies?+6
The bill significantly increases the deduction limit for farmland, effectively reducing the estate tax burden for many agricultural families.
Would high-income households be better off under this?+5
Significant benefits for large landholders transferring significant wealth.
The opposite
Does this raise taxes on the highest earners?-3
By increasing estate tax deductions for farmland, the bill reduces the overall tax burden on wealthy estate holders.
Does this reduce what the federal government owes?-1
Reducing estate tax revenue may slightly increase the national debt deficit.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased limitation for specific qualified real property: The bill increases the limit from $750,000 to $15,000,000 for qualified real property used for certain qualified uses described in subsection (b)(2)(A) (Section 2, subsection a). This could provide a significant benefit for those transferring large amounts of farmland.
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Updated limit for other qualified uses: The bill maintains a $750,000 limit for qualified real property used for the qualified use described in subsection (b)(2)(B) (Section 2, subsection a).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the text: The provided text focuses solely on the increases to the limitations and does not list any negative consequences or burdens.
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 Farmers+7Good For Billionaires+5Good For High Income Households+5Good For High Net Worth Individuals+5Good For Ultra High Net Worth Individuals+5Good For Business Owners+3Good For Rural Residents+3Good For Seniors+3
- Economy And Finance
- Reduces Estate Tax+6Improves Small Business Support+2Improves Economic Growth+1Increases Wealthy Taxes-3Reduces National Debt-1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+3
- 6/3/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- Introduced in Senate