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Federal Estate Tax Exemption for 2021

The Federal Estate Tax Exemption for 2021 is $11,700,000.00, an increase of $120,000.00 from 2020.  If the Decedent’s taxable estate exceeds this amount, the excess will be taxed at a flat rate of 40%.  The exemption for married couples can total $23,400,000.00 because of the “portability” option which can be used at the first death […]