H.R. 1437 (107th): Estate Tax Relief Act of 2001

Introduced:
Apr 04, 2001 (107th Congress, 2001–2002)
Sponsor:
Rep. Michael “Mac” Collins [R-GA3]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on April 4, 2001, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Apr 04, 2001
Cosponsors
3 cosponsors (3R) (show)
Committees

House Ways and Means

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Full Title

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce the maximum estate and gift tax rate to 45 percent, to replace the unified credit against the estate and gift tax with a unified exemption amount, and to increase the gift exclusion amount.

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Last updated Apr 04, 2001.
12 pages

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4/4/2001--Introduced.
Estate Tax Relief Act of 2001 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) reduce the maximum estate and gift tax rate to 45 percent; (2) replace the unified credit against the estate and gift taxes with a unified exemption amount of $10 million; and (3) increase from $10,000 to $50,000 the annual gift exclusion amount.

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