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Estate tax reform targets wealthy, lowers rates, retains advantages.

Options to Reform the Estate Tax
Leonard E. Burman

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The estate tax could be improved by focusing on very wealthy households and lowering rates. This would address criticisms while keeping benefits. The current system affects different groups, and reform could impact tax revenues, who pays taxes, farms, small businesses, and charitable giving. Simplifying the tax is also important.