United States 117th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

HR 2576 — For the 99.5 Percent Act

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Summary

For the 99.5 Percent Act This bill imposes increased tax rates on decedent estates, gifts, and generation-skipping transfers. Estates with a value of over $1 billion are taxed at a 65% tax rate. The basic exclusion amount is reduced to $3.5 million. The bill increases (1) to $3 million the reduction in valuations of farmland for estate tax purposes and adjusts such increased amount for inflation, and (2) to $2 million the maximum estate tax exclusion for contributions of conservation easements. It also increases to 60% the applicable percentage for such exclusion. The bill requires (1) consistent basis reporting for property acquired by gift and transfers in trust, and (2) executors of estates and donors of gifts required to file a gift tax return to disclose to the Department of the Treasury, and to recipients of any interest in an estate or a gift, information identifying the value of each interest received. The bill sets forth estate valuation rules for certain transfers of nonbusiness assets and limits estate tax discounts for certain individuals with minority interests in a business acquired from a decedent. The bill expands rules for valuing assets in grantor retained annuity trusts to require that (1) the right to receive fixed amounts from an annuity last for a term of not less than 10 years and not more than the life expectancy of the annuitant plus 10 years, and that such fixed amounts not decrease during the first 10 years of the annuity term, and (2) the remainder interest have a value when transferred that is not less than the the greater of 25% of the fair market value of the trust property or $500,000. The bill also sets forth rules for the application of transfer taxes to a grantor trust (a trust in which the grantor retains control over the trust assets and has the right to receive income from the trust). The bill eliminates the generation-skipping transfer tax exemption for any trust whose termination date is not greater than 50 years after its creation. The bill modifies the tax exclusion for annual gifts to eliminate the present interest requirement for such exclusion and to impose a new, aggregate per donor limit equal to twice the annual exclusion amount in effect for the taxable year.

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Normal taxes and surtaxes · 26 U.S.C. ch. 1 1 section
  • § 1014 Basis of property acquired from a decedent Amends

    26 U.S.C. § 1014

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    (a) In general Except as otherwise provided in this section, the basis of property in the hands of a person acquiring the property from a decedent or to whom the property passed from a decedent shall, if not sold, exchanged, or otherwise disposed of before the decedent’s death by such person, be— (1) the fair market value of the property at the date of the decedent’s death, (2) in the case of an election under section 2032, its value at the applicable valuation date prescribed by such section, (3) in the case of an election under section 2032A, its value determined under such section, or (4) to the extent of the applicability of the exclusion described in section 2031(c), the basis in the hands of the decedent. (b) Property acquired from the decedent For purposes of subsection (a), the following property shall be considered to have been acquired from or to have passed from the decedent: (1) Property acquired by bequest, devise, or inheritance, or by the decedent’s estate from the decedent; (2) Property transferred by the decedent during his lifetime in trust to pay the income for life to or on the order or direction of the decedent, with the right reserved to the decedent at all times before his death to revoke the trust; (3) In the case of decedents dying after December 31, 1951, property transferred by the decedent during his lifetime in trust to pay the income for life to or on the order or direction of the decedent with the right reserved to the decedent at all times before his death to make any change in the enjoyment thereof through the exercise of a power to alter, amend, or terminate the trust; (4) Property passing without full and adequate consideration under a general power of appointment exercised by the decedent by will; (5) In the case of decedents dying after August 26, 1937, and before January 1, 2005, property acquired by bequest, devise, or inheritance or by the decedent’s estate from the decedent, if the property consists of stock or securities of a foreign corporation, which with respect to its taxable year next preceding the date of the decedent’s death was, under the law applicable to such year, a foreign personal holding company. In such case, the basis shall be the fair market value of such property at the date of the decedent’s death or the basis in the hands of the decedent, whichever is lower; (6) In the case of decedents dying after December 31, 1947, property which represents the surviving spouse’s one-half share of community property held by the decedent and the surviving spouse under the community property laws of any State, or possession of the United States or any foreign country, if at least one-half of the whole of the community interest in such property was includible in determining the value of the decedent’s gross estate under chapter 11 of subtitle B (section 2001 and following, relating to estate tax) or section 811 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1939; [(7) , (8) Repealed. Pub. L. 113–295, div. A, title II, § 221(a)(74)(B), Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 4049] (9) In the case of decedents dying after December 31, 1953, property acquired from the decedent by reason of death, form of ownership, or other conditions (including property acquired through the exercise or non-exercise of a power of appointment), if by reason thereof the property is required to be included in determining the value of the decedent’s gross estate under chapter 11 of subtitle B or under the Internal Revenue Code of 1939. In such case, if the property is acquired before the death of the decedent, the basis shall be the amount determined under subsection (a) reduced by the amount allowed to the taxpayer as deductions in computing taxable income under this subtitle or prior income tax laws for exhaustion, wear and tear, obsolescence, amortization, and depletion on such property before the death of the decedent. Such basis shall be applicable to the property commencing on the death of the decedent. This paragraph shall not...

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Estate tax · 26 U.S.C. ch. 11 4 sections
  • § 2001 Imposition and rate of tax Amends

    26 U.S.C. § 2001 — at 2001(c)

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    (a) Imposition A tax is hereby imposed on the transfer of the taxable estate of every decedent who is a citizen or resident of the United States. (b) Computation of tax The tax imposed by this section shall be the amount equal to the excess (if any) of— (1) a tentative tax computed under subsection (c) on the sum of— (A) the amount of the taxable estate, and (B) the amount of the adjusted taxable gifts, over (2) the aggregate amount of tax which would have been payable under chapter 12 with respect to gifts made by the decedent after December 31, 1976, if the modifications described in subsection (g) had been applicable at the time of such gifts. For purposes of paragraph (1)(B), the term “adjusted taxable gifts” means the total amount of the taxable gifts (within the meaning of section 2503) made by the decedent after December 31, 1976, other than gifts which are includible in the gross estate of the decedent. (c) Rate schedule If the amount with  respect to which the  tentative tax to be  computed is: The tentative tax is: Not over $10,000 18 percent of such amount. Over $10,000 but not over $20,000 $1,800, plus 20 percent of the excess of such amount over $10,000. Over $20,000 but not over $40,000 $3,800, plus 22 percent of the excess of such amount over $20,000. Over $40,000 but not over $60,000 $8,200 plus 24 percent of the excess of such amount over $40,000. Over $60,000 but not over $80,000 $13,000, plus 26 percent of the excess of such amount over $60,000. Over $80,000 but not over $100,000 $18,200, plus 28 percent of the excess of such amount over $80,000. Over $100,000 but not over $150,000 $23,800, plus 30 percent of the excess of such amount over $100,000. Over $150,000 but not over $250,000 $38,800, plus 32 percent of the excess of such amount over $150,000. Over $250,000 but not over $500,000 $70,800, plus 34 percent of the excess of such amount over $250,000. Over $500,000 but not over $750,000 $155,800, plus 37 percent of the excess of such amount over $500,000. Over $750,000 but not over $1,000,000 $248,300, plus 39 percent of the excess of such amount over $750,000. Over $1,000,000 $345,800, plus 40 percent of the excess of such amount over $1,000,000. (d) Adjustment for gift tax paid by spouse For purposes of subsection (b)(2), if— (1) the decedent was the donor of any gift one-half of which was considered under section 2513 as made by the decedent’s spouse, and (2) the amount of such gift is includible in the gross estate of the decedent, any tax payable by the spouse under chapter 12 on such gift (as determined under section 2012(d)) shall be treated as a tax payable with respect to a gift made by the decedent. (e) Coordination of sections 2513 and 2035 If— (1) the decedent’s spouse was the donor of any gift one-half of which was considered under section 2513 as made by the decedent, and (2) the amount of such gift is includible in the gross estate of the decedent’s spouse by reason of section 2035, such gift shall not be included in the adjusted taxable gifts of the decedent for purposes of subsection (b)(1)(B), and the aggregate amount determined under subsection (b)(2) shall be reduced by the amount (if any) determined under subsection (d) which was treated as a tax payable by the decedent’s spouse with respect to such gift. (f) Valuation of gifts (1) In general If the time has expired under section 6501 within which a tax may be assessed under chapter 12 (or under corresponding provisions of prior laws) on— (A) the transfer of property by gift made during a preceding calendar period (as defined in section 2502(b)); or (B) an increase in taxable gifts required under section 2701(d), the value thereof shall, for purposes of computing the tax under this chapter, be the value as finally determined for purposes of chapter 12. (2) Final determination For purposes of paragraph (1), a value shall be treated as finally determined for purposes of chapter 12 if— (A) the value is shown on a return under such ch...

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  • § 2010 Unified credit against estate tax Amends

    26 U.S.C. § 2010 — at 2010(c)

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    (a) General rule A credit of the applicable credit amount shall be allowed to the estate of every decedent against the tax imposed by section 2001. (b) Adjustment to credit for certain gifts made before 1977 The amount of the credit allowable under subsection (a) shall be reduced by an amount equal to 20 percent of the aggregate amount allowed as a specific exemption under section 2521 (as in effect before its repeal by the Tax Reform Act of 1976) with respect to gifts made by the decedent after September 8, 1976. (c) Applicable credit amount (1) In general For purposes of this section, the applicable credit amount is the amount of the tentative tax which would be determined under section 2001(c) if the amount with respect to which such tentative tax is to be computed were equal to the applicable exclusion amount. (2) Applicable exclusion amount For purposes of this subsection, the applicable exclusion amount is the sum of— (A) the basic exclusion amount, and (B) in the case of a surviving spouse, the deceased spousal unused exclusion amount. (3) Basic exclusion amount (A) In general For purposes of this subsection, the basic exclusion amount is $15,000,000. (B) Inflation adjustment In the case of any decedent dying in a calendar year after 2026, the dollar amount in subparagraph (A) shall be increased by an amount equal to— (i) such dollar amount, multiplied by (ii) the cost-of-living adjustment determined under section 1(f)(3) for such calendar year by substituting “calendar year 2025” for “calendar year 2016” in subparagraph (A)(ii) thereof. If any amount as adjusted under the preceding sentence is not a multiple of $10,000, such amount shall be rounded to the nearest multiple of $10,000. (4) Deceased spousal unused exclusion amount For purposes of this subsection, with respect to a surviving spouse of a deceased spouse dying after December 31, 2010, the term “deceased spousal unused exclusion amount” means the lesser of— (A) the basic exclusion amount, or (B) the excess of— (i) the applicable exclusion amount of the last such deceased spouse of such surviving spouse, over (ii) the amount with respect to which the tentative tax is determined under section 2001(b)(1) on the estate of such deceased spouse. (5) Special rules (A) Election required A deceased spousal unused exclusion amount may not be taken into account by a surviving spouse under paragraph (2) unless the executor of the estate of the deceased spouse files an estate tax return on which such amount is computed and makes an election on such return that such amount may be so taken into account. Such election, once made, shall be irrevocable. No election may be made under this subparagraph if such return is filed after the time prescribed by law (including extensions) for filing such return. (B) Examination of prior returns after expiration of period of limitations with respect to deceased spousal unused exclusion amount Notwithstanding any period of limitation in section 6501, after the time has expired under section 6501 within which a tax may be assessed under chapter 11 or 12 with respect to a deceased spousal unused exclusion amount, the Secretary may examine a return of the deceased spouse to make determinations with respect to such amount for purposes of carrying out this subsection. (6) Regulations The Secretary shall prescribe such regulations as may be necessary or appropriate to carry out this subsection. (d) Limitation based on amount of tax The amount of the credit allowed by subsection (a) shall not exceed the amount of the tax imposed by section 2001.

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  • § 2031 Definition of gross estate Amends

    26 U.S.C. § 2031 — at 2031(c)(1) and 2031(c)

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    (a) General The value of the gross estate of the decedent shall be determined by including to the extent provided for in this part, the value at the time of his death of all property, real or personal, tangible or intangible, wherever situated. (b) Valuation of unlisted stock and securities In the case of stock and securities of a corporation the value of which, by reason of their not being listed on an exchange and by reason of the absence of sales thereof, cannot be determined with reference to bid and asked prices or with reference to sales prices, the value thereof shall be determined by taking into consideration, in addition to all other factors, the value of stock or securities of corporations engaged in the same or a similar line of business which are listed on an exchange. (c) Estate tax with respect to land subject to a qualified conservation easement (1) In general If the executor makes the election described in paragraph (6), then, except as otherwise provided in this subsection, there shall be excluded from the gross estate the lesser of— (A) the applicable percentage of the value of land subject to a qualified conservation easement, reduced by the amount of any deduction under section 2055(f) with respect to such land, or (B) $500,000. (2) Applicable percentage For purposes of paragraph (1), the term “applicable percentage” means 40 percent reduced (but not below zero) by 2 percentage points for each percentage point (or fraction thereof) by which the value of the qualified conservation easement is less than 30 percent of the value of the land (determined without regard to the value of such easement and reduced by the value of any retained development right (as defined in paragraph (5))). The values taken into account under the preceding sentence shall be such values as of the date of the contribution referred to in paragraph (8)(B). [(3) Repealed. Pub. L. 113–295, div. A, title II, § 221(a)(96), Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 4051] (4) Treatment of certain indebtedness (A) In general The exclusion provided in paragraph (1) shall not apply to the extent that the land is debt-financed property. (B) Definitions For purposes of this paragraph— (i) Debt-financed property The term “debt-financed property” means any property with respect to which there is an acquisition indebtedness (as defined in clause (ii)) on the date of the decedent’s death. (ii) Acquisition indebtedness The term “acquisition indebtedness” means, with respect to debt-financed property, the unpaid amount of— (I) the indebtedness incurred by the donor in acquiring such property, (II) the indebtedness incurred before the acquisition of such property if such indebtedness would not have been incurred but for such acquisition, (III) the indebtedness incurred after the acquisition of such property if such indebtedness would not have been incurred but for such acquisition and the incurrence of such indebtedness was reasonably foreseeable at the time of such acquisition, and (IV) the extension, renewal, or refinancing of an acquisition indebtedness. (5) Treatment of retained development right (A) In general Paragraph (1) shall not apply to the value of any development right retained by the donor in the conveyance of a qualified conservation easement. (B) Termination of retained development right If every person in being who has an interest (whether or not in possession) in the land executes an agreement to extinguish permanently some or all of any development rights (as defined in subparagraph (D)) retained by the donor on or before the date for filing the return of the tax imposed by section 2001, then any tax imposed by section 2001 shall be reduced accordingly. Such agreement shall be filed with the return of the tax imposed by section 2001. The agreement shall be in such form as the Secretary shall prescribe. (C) Additional tax Any failure to implement the agreement described in subparagraph (B) not later than the earlier of— (i) the date which is 2 years ...

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  • § 2032A Valuation of certain farm, etc., real property Amends

    26 U.S.C. § 2032A — at 2032A(a)

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    (a) Value based on use under which property qualifies (1) General rule If— (A) the decedent was (at the time of his death) a citizen or resident of the United States, and (B) the executor elects the application of this section and files the agreement referred to in subsection (d)(2), then, for purposes of this chapter, the value of qualified real property shall be its value for the use under which it qualifies, under subsection (b), as qualified real property. (2) Limitation on aggregate reduction in fair market value The aggregate decrease in the value of qualified real property taken into account for purposes of this chapter which results from the application of paragraph (1) with respect to any decedent shall not exceed $750,000. (3) Inflation adjustment In the case of estates of decedents dying in a calendar year after 1998, the $750,000 amount contained in paragraph (2) shall be increased by an amount equal to— (A) $750,000, multiplied by (B) the cost-of-living adjustment determined under section 1(f)(3) for such calendar year by substituting “calendar year 1997” for “calendar year 2016” in subparagraph (A)(ii) thereof. If any amount as adjusted under the preceding sentence is not a multiple of $10,000, such amount shall be rounded to the next lowest multiple of $10,000. (b) Qualified real property (1) In general For purposes of this section, the term “qualified real property” means real property located in the United States which was acquired from or passed from the decedent to a qualified heir of the decedent and which, on the date of the decedent’s death, was being used for a qualified use by the decedent or a member of the decedent’s family, but only if— (A) 50 percent or more of the adjusted value of the gross estate consists of the adjusted value of real or personal property which— (i) on the date of the decedent’s death, was being used for a qualified use by the decedent or a member of the decedent’s family, and (ii) was acquired from or passed from the decedent to a qualified heir of the decedent. (B) 25 percent or more of the adjusted value of the gross estate consists of the adjusted value of real property which meets the requirements of subparagraphs (A)(ii) and (C), (C) during the 8-year period ending on the date of the decedent’s death there have been periods aggregating 5 years or more during which— (i) such real property was owned by the decedent or a member of the decedent’s family and used for a qualified use by the decedent or a member of the decedent’s family, and (ii) there was material participation by the decedent or a member of the decedent’s family in the operation of the farm or other business, and (D) such real property is designated in the agreement referred to in subsection (d)(2). (2) Qualified use For purposes of this section, the term “qualified use” means the devotion of the property to any of the following: (A) use as a farm for farming purposes, or (B) use in a trade or business other than the trade or business of farming. (3) Adjusted value For purposes of paragraph (1), the term “adjusted value” means— (A) in the case of the gross estate, the value of the gross estate for purposes of this chapter (determined without regard to this section), reduced by any amounts allowable as a deduction under paragraph (4) of section 2053(a), or (B) in the case of any real or personal property, the value of such property for purposes of this chapter (determined without regard to this section), reduced by any amounts allowable as a deduction in respect of such property under paragraph (4) of section 2053(a). (4) Decedents who are retired or disabled (A) In general If, on the date of the decedent’s death, the requirements of paragraph (1)(C)(ii) with respect to the decedent for any property are not met, and the decedent— (i) was receiving old-age benefits under title II of the Social Security Act for a continuous period ending on such date, or (ii) was disabled for a continuous period ending on such d...

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Gift tax · 26 U.S.C. ch. 12 2 sections
  • § 2503 Taxable gifts Amends

    26 U.S.C. § 2503 — at 2503(b)

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    (a) General definition The term “taxable gifts” means the total amount of gifts made during the calendar year, less the deductions provided in subchapter C (section 2522 and following). (b) Exclusions from gifts (1) In general In the case of gifts (other than gifts of future interests in property) made to any person by the donor during the calendar year, the first $10,000 of such gifts to such person shall not, for purposes of subsection (a), be included in the total amount of gifts made during such year. Where there has been a transfer to any person of a present interest in property, the possibility that such interest may be diminished by the exercise of a power shall be disregarded in applying this subsection, if no part of such interest will at any time pass to any other person. (2) Inflation adjustment In the case of gifts made in a calendar year after 1998, the $10,000 amount contained in paragraph (1) shall be increased by an amount equal to— (A) $10,000, multiplied by (B) the cost-of-living adjustment determined under section 1(f)(3) for such calendar year by substituting “calendar year 1997” for “calendar year 2016” in subparagraph (A)(ii) thereof. If any amount as adjusted under the preceding sentence is not a multiple of $1,000, such amount shall be rounded to the next lowest multiple of $1,000. (c) Transfer for the benefit of minor No part of a gift to an individual who has not attained the age of 21 years on the date of such transfer shall be considered a gift of a future interest in property for purposes of subsection (b) if the property and the income therefrom— (1) may be expended by, or for the benefit of, the donee before his attaining the age of 21 years, and (2) will to the extent not so expended— (A) pass to the donee on his attaining the age of 21 years, and (B) in the event the donee dies before attaining the age of 21 years, be payable to the estate of the donee or as he may appoint under a general power of appointment as defined in section 2514(c). [(d) Repealed. Pub. L. 97–34, title III, § 311(h)(5), Aug. 13, 1981, 95 Stat. 282] (e) Exclusion for certain transfers for educational expenses or medical expenses (1) In general Any qualified transfer shall not be treated as a transfer of property by gift for purposes of this chapter. (2) Qualified transfer For purposes of this subsection, the term “qualified transfer” means any amount paid on behalf of an individual— (A) as tuition to an educational organization described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii) for the education or training of such individual, or (B) to any person who provides medical care (as defined in section 213(d)) with respect to such individual as payment for such medical care. (f) Waiver of certain pension rights If any individual waives, before the death of a participant, any survivor benefit, or right to such benefit, under section 401(a)(11) or 417, such waiver shall not be treated as a transfer of property by gift for purposes of this chapter. (g) Treatment of certain loans of artworks (1) In general For purposes of this subtitle, any loan of a qualified work of art shall not be treated as a transfer (and the value of such qualified work of art shall be determined as if such loan had not been made) if— (A) such loan is to an organization described in section 501(c)(3) and exempt from tax under section 501(c) (other than a private foundation), and (B) the use of such work by such organization is related to the purpose or function constituting the basis for its exemption under section 501. (2) Definitions For purposes of this section— (A) Qualified work of art The term “qualified work of art” means any archaeological, historic, or creative tangible personal property. (B) Private foundation The term “private foundation” has the meaning given such term by section 509, except that such term shall not include any private operating foundation (as defined in section 4942(j)(3)).

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  • § 2505 Unified credit against gift tax Amends

    26 U.S.C. § 2505 — at 2505(a)

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    (a) General rule In the case of a citizen or resident of the United States, there shall be allowed as a credit against the tax imposed by section 2501 for each calendar year an amount equal to— (1) the applicable credit amount in effect under section 2010(c) which would apply if the donor died as of the end of the calendar year, reduced by (2) the sum of the amounts allowable as a credit to the individual under this section for all preceding calendar periods. For purposes of applying paragraph (2) for any calendar year, the rates of tax in effect under section 2502(a)(2) for such calendar year shall, in lieu of the rates of tax in effect for preceding calendar periods, be used in determining the amounts allowable as a credit under this section for all preceding calendar periods. (b) Adjustment to credit for certain gifts made before 1977 The amount allowable under subsection (a) shall be reduced by an amount equal to 20 percent of the aggregate amount allowed as a specific exemption under section 2521 (as in effect before its repeal by the Tax Reform Act of 1976) with respect to gifts made by the individual after September 8, 1976. (c) Limitation based on amount of tax The amount of the credit allowed under subsection (a) for any calendar year shall not exceed the amount of the tax imposed by section 2501 for such calendar year.

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Tax on generation-skipping transfers · 26 U.S.C. ch. 13 1 section
  • § 2642 Inclusion ratio Amends

    26 U.S.C. § 2642

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    (a) Inclusion ratio defined For purposes of this chapter— (1) In general Except as otherwise provided in this section, the inclusion ratio with respect to any property transferred in a generation-skipping transfer shall be the excess (if any) of 1 over— (A) except as provided in subparagraph (B), the applicable fraction determined for the trust from which such transfer is made, or (B) in the case of a direct skip, the applicable fraction determined for such skip. (2) Applicable fraction For purposes of paragraph (1), the applicable fraction is a fraction— (A) the numerator of which is the amount of the GST exemption allocated to the trust (or in the case of a direct skip, allocated to the property transferred in such skip), and (B) the denominator of which is— (i) the value of the property transferred to the trust (or involved in the direct skip), reduced by (ii) the sum of— (I) any Federal estate tax or State death tax actually recovered from the trust attributable to such property, and (II) any charitable deduction allowed under section 2055 or 2522 with respect to such property. (3) Severing of trusts (A) In general If a trust is severed in a qualified severance, the trusts resulting from such severance shall be treated as separate trusts thereafter for purposes of this chapter. (B) Qualified severance For purposes of subparagraph (A)— (i) In general The term “qualified severance” means the division of a single trust and the creation (by any means available under the governing instrument or under local law) of two or more trusts if— (I) the single trust was divided on a fractional basis, and (II) the terms of the new trusts, in the aggregate, provide for the same succession of interests of beneficiaries as are provided in the original trust. (ii) Trusts with inclusion ratio greater than zero If a trust has an inclusion ratio of greater than zero and less than 1, a severance is a qualified severance only if the single trust is divided into two trusts, one of which receives a fractional share of the total value of all trust assets equal to the applicable fraction of the single trust immediately before the severance. In such case, the trust receiving such fractional share shall have an inclusion ratio of zero and the other trust shall have an inclusion ratio of 1. (iii) Regulations The term “qualified severance” includes any other severance permitted under regulations prescribed by the Secretary. (C) Timing and manner of severances A severance pursuant to this paragraph may be made at any time. The Secretary shall prescribe by forms or regulations the manner in which the qualified severance shall be reported to the Secretary. (b) Valuation rules, etc. Except as provided in subsection (f)— (1) Gifts for which gift tax return filed or deemed allocation made If the allocation of the GST exemption to any transfers of property is made on a gift tax return filed on or before the date prescribed by section 6075(b) for such transfer or is deemed to be made under section 2632(b)(1) or (c)(1)— (A) the value of such property for purposes of subsection (a) shall be its value as finally determined for purposes of chapter 12 (within the meaning of section 2001(f)(2)), or, in the case of an allocation deemed to have been made at the close of an estate tax inclusion period, its value at the time of the close of the estate tax inclusion period, and (B) such allocation shall be effective on and after the date of such transfer, or, in the case of an allocation deemed to have been made at the close of an estate tax inclusion period, on and after the close of such estate tax inclusion period. (2) Transfers and allocations at or after death (A) Transfers at death If property is transferred as a result of the death of the transferor, the value of such property for purposes of subsection (a) shall be its value as finally determined for purposes of chapter 11; except that, if the requirements prescribed by the Secretary respecting allocation of pos...

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Special valuation rules · 26 U.S.C. ch. 14 1 section
  • § 2702 Special valuation rules in case of transfers of interests in trusts Amends

    26 U.S.C. § 2702

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    (a) Valuation rules (1) In general Solely for purposes of determining whether a transfer of an interest in trust to (or for the benefit of) a member of the transferor’s family is a gift (and the value of such transfer), the value of any interest in such trust retained by the transferor or any applicable family member (as defined in section 2701(e)(2)) shall be determined as provided in paragraph (2). (2) Valuation of retained interests (A) In general The value of any retained interest which is not a qualified interest shall be treated as being zero. (B) Valuation of qualified interest The value of any retained interest which is a qualified interest shall be determined under section 7520. (3) Exceptions (A) In general This subsection shall not apply to any transfer— (i) if such transfer is an incomplete gift, (ii) if such transfer involves the transfer of an interest in trust all the property in which consists of a residence to be used as a personal residence by persons holding term interests in such trust, or (iii) to the extent that regulations provide that such transfer is not inconsistent with the purposes of this section. (B) Incomplete gift For purposes of subparagraph (A), the term “incomplete gift” means any transfer which would not be treated as a gift whether or not consideration was received for such transfer. (b) Qualified interest For purposes of this section, the term “qualified interest” means— (1) any interest which consists of the right to receive fixed amounts payable not less frequently than annually, (2) any interest which consists of the right to receive amounts which are payable not less frequently than annually and are a fixed percentage of the fair market value of the property in the trust (determined annually), and (3) any noncontingent remainder interest if all of the other interests in the trust consist of interests described in paragraph (1) or (2). (c) Certain property treated as held in trust For purposes of this section— (1) In general The transfer of an interest in property with respect to which there is 1 or more term interests shall be treated as a transfer of an interest in a trust. (2) Joint purchases If 2 or more members of the same family acquire interests in any property described in paragraph (1) in the same transaction (or a series of related transactions), the person (or persons) acquiring the term interests in such property shall be treated as having acquired the entire property and then transferred to the other persons the interests acquired by such other persons in the transaction (or series of transactions). Such transfer shall be treated as made in exchange for the consideration (if any) provided by such other persons for the acquisition of their interests in such property. (3) Term interest The term “term interest” means— (A) a life interest in property, or (B) an interest in property for a term of years. (4) Valuation rule for certain term interests If the nonexercise of rights under a term interest in tangible property would not have a substantial effect on the valuation of the remainder interest in such property— (A) subparagraph (A) of subsection (a)(2) shall not apply to such term interest, and (B) the value of such term interest for purposes of applying subsection (a)(1) shall be the amount which the holder of the term interest establishes as the amount for which such interest could be sold to an unrelated third party. (d) Treatment of transfers of interests in portion of trust In the case of a transfer of an income or remainder interest with respect to a specified portion of the property in a trust, only such portion shall be taken into account in applying this section to such transfer. (e) Member of the family For purposes of this section, the term “member of the family” shall have the meaning given such term by section 2704(c)(2).

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Additions to the tax, additional amounts, and assessable penalties · 26 U.S.C. ch. 68 1 section
  • § 6662 Imposition of accuracy-related penalty on underpayments Amends

    26 U.S.C. § 6662 — at 6662(k)

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    (a) Imposition of penalty If this section applies to any portion of an underpayment of tax required to be shown on a return, there shall be added to the tax an amount equal to 20 percent of the portion of the underpayment to which this section applies. (b) Portion of underpayment to which section applies This section shall apply to the portion of any underpayment which is attributable to 1 or more of the following: (1) Negligence or disregard of rules or regulations. (2) Any substantial understatement of income tax. (3) Any substantial valuation misstatement under chapter 1. (4) Any substantial overstatement of pension liabilities. (5) Any substantial estate or gift tax valuation understatement. (6) Any disallowance of claimed tax benefits by reason of a transaction lacking economic substance (within the meaning of section 7701(o)) or failing to meet the requirements of any similar rule of law. (7) Any undisclosed foreign financial asset understatement. (8) Any inconsistent estate basis. (9) Any overstatement of the deduction provided in section 170(p). (10) Any disallowance of a deduction by reason of section 170(h)(7). This section shall not apply to any portion of an underpayment on which a penalty is imposed under section 6663. Except as provided in paragraph (1) or (2)(B) of section 6662A(e), this section shall not apply to the portion of any underpayment which is attributable to a reportable transaction understatement on which a penalty is imposed under section 6662A. (c) Negligence For purposes of this section, the term “negligence” includes any failure to make a reasonable attempt to comply with the provisions of this title, and the term “disregard” includes any careless, reckless, or intentional disregard. (d) Substantial understatement of income tax (1) Substantial understatement (A) In general For purposes of this section, there is a substantial understatement of income tax for any taxable year if the amount of the understatement for the taxable year exceeds the greater of— (i) 10 percent of the tax required to be shown on the return for the taxable year, or (ii) $5,000. (B) Special rule for corporations In the case of a corporation other than an S corporation or a personal holding company (as defined in section 542), there is a substantial understatement of income tax for any taxable year if the amount of the understatement for the taxable year exceeds the lesser of— (i) 10 percent of the tax required to be shown on the return for the taxable year (or, if greater, $10,000), or (ii) $10,000,000. (C) Special rule for taxpayers claiming section 199A deduction In the case of any taxpayer who claims any deduction allowed under section 199A for the taxable year, subparagraph (A) shall be applied by substituting “5 percent” for “10 percent”. (2) Understatement (A) In general For purposes of paragraph (1), the term “understatement” means the excess of— (i) the amount of the tax required to be shown on the return for the taxable year, over (ii) the amount of the tax imposed which is shown on the return, reduced by any rebate (within the meaning of section 6211(b)(2)). The excess under the preceding sentence shall be determined without regard to items to which section 6662A applies. (B) Reduction for understatement due to position of taxpayer or disclosed item The amount of the understatement under subparagraph (A) shall be reduced by that portion of the understatement which is attributable to— (i) the tax treatment of any item by the taxpayer if there is or was substantial authority for such treatment, or (ii) any item if— (I) the relevant facts affecting the item’s tax treatment are adequately disclosed in the return or in a statement attached to the return, and (II) there is a reasonable basis for the tax treatment of such item by the taxpayer. For purposes of clause (ii)(II), in no event shall a corporation be treated as having a reasonable basis for its tax treatment of an item attributable to a multiple-party financ...

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What does HR 2576 do?
For the 99.5 Percent Act This bill imposes increased tax rates on decedent estates, gifts, and generation-skipping transfers. Estates with a value of over $1 billion are taxed at a 65% tax rate. The basic exclusion amount is reduced to $3.5 million. The bill increases (1) to $3 million the reduction in valuations of farmland for estate tax purposes and adjusts such increased amount for inflation, and (2) to $2 million the maximum estate tax exclusion for contributions of conservation easements. It also increases to 60% the applicable percentage for such exclusion. The bill requires (1) consistent basis reporting for property acquired by gift and transfers in trust, and (2) executors of estates and donors of gifts required to file a gift tax return to disclose to the Department of the Treasury, and to recipients of any interest in an estate or a gift, information identifying the value of each interest received. The bill sets forth estate valuation rules for certain transfers of nonbusiness assets and limits estate tax discounts for certain individuals with minority interests in a business acquired from a decedent. The bill expands rules for valuing assets in grantor retained annuity trusts to require that (1) the right to receive fixed amounts from an annuity last for a term of not less than 10 years and not more than the life expectancy of the annuitant plus 10 years, and that such fixed amounts not decrease during the first 10 years of the annuity term, and (2) the remainder interest have a value when transferred that is not less than the the greater of 25% of the fair market value of the trust property or $500,000. The bill also sets forth rules for the application of transfer taxes to a grantor trust (a trust in which the grantor retains control over the trust assets and has the right to receive income from the trust). The bill eliminates the generation-skipping transfer tax exemption for any trust whose termination date is not greater than 50 years after its creation. The bill modifies the tax exclusion for annual gifts to eliminate the present interest requirement for such exclusion and to impose a new, aggregate per donor limit equal to twice the annual exclusion amount in effect for the taxable year.
Who sponsors HR 2576?
HR 2576 is sponsored by Gomez, Jimmy (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 2576?
This bill died with 117th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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