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A just tax on the dead.

Authors :
Maxwell, Dominic
Source :
New Statesman. 8/23/2004, Vol. 133 Issue 4702, p11-12. 2p. 1 Color Photograph.
Publication Year :
2004

Abstract

Offers a look at inheritance tax as of August 2004. Report that United States President George W. Bush's tax cuts include the repeal of all estate taxes by 2010; Statement that only about four percent of estates in Great Britain pay inheritance tax at all; Claim that inheritance tax is a counterbalance to inequality of wealth distribution; Ability of the wealthy to avoid millions in tax through trusts and gifts; Suggestions for tax reform.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
13647431
Volume :
133
Issue :
4702
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
New Statesman
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
14195853