The estate tax is not only a hot button issue in national politics, it also plays an important role in the politics of many states. One such state is Minnesota, where it appears that the estate tax might be cut earlier than previously expected.
Currently, Minnesota’s estate tax exemption is $1.4 million and is scheduled to be increased to $2 million in 2018. Under a series of proposed tax cuts, state Republican lawmakers are expected to pass legislation that would raise the estate tax exemption to $2 million immediately and gradually raise it to $5 million by 2018.
While Democrats oppose this legislation, it appears that it has the votes to pass.
The Waseca County News has more on this story in a recent article titled “Minnesota lawmakers poised to limit reach of estate tax.”
While the particulars of Minnesota’s estate tax are probably only interesting to people who live in Minnesota, this can serve as a useful reminder to everyone that many states have their own estate taxes apart from the federal tax.
When planning your estate it is important to plan for the state’s version of the estate tax, if your state has one.
However, if you move to another state, it is equally important that you look into whether your new state has its own version of estate or inheritance tax laws.
Please contact our office today at 239-225-7911 to schedule an appointment with Barbara M. Pizzolato if you are interested in protecting your legacy and need to create or update your estate plan. You may also wish to attend one of our free seminars.
Reference: Waseca County News (April 23, 2015) “Minnesota lawmakers poised to limit reach of estate tax.”
