Tax Policy Center: Estate TaxesTax Policy Center reports on: Estate Taxes - The Tax Policy Center is a joint venture of the Urban Institute and Brookings Institution. The Center is comprised of nationally recognized experts in tax, budget, and social policy who have served at the highest levels of government.Estate Tax ReformA Third Option- July 18, 2005 Several pressures are combining to force lawmakers to seek a more permanent resolution to the estate tax issue. This article suggests a possible compromise that would enhance the ability of wealthy individuals to avoid paying tax to government and still pass on significant assets to their heirs-but only if they make substantial contributions to charity. The compromise includes giving a substantial credit against estate tax for charitable gifts.http://www.taxpolicycenter.org/publications/url.cfm?id=1000797&RSSFeed=Estate_Taxes.xm... |