Connecticut Senate Bill SB00417

Connecticut 2017 Regular Session

• Introduced: 1/19/17
• Refer: 1/19/17

Caption

An Act Phasing Out The Estate Tax Over A Five-year Period.

Impact

If enacted, SB00417 will significantly alter state tax law related to estate transfers, impacting individuals and families who are in the process of inheritance. This change will mean that heirs may not face the same level of tax obligations that they would have under the existing estate tax system. Supporters of the bill argue that this will promote economic growth, freeing up more capital within families and enabling greater investments in local economies.

Summary

SB00417 proposes to phase out the estate tax over a five-year period, with the intention of reducing this tax by twenty percent each year until its complete elimination. The main goal of this bill is to ease the financial burden on individuals and families dealing with estates, enabling them to retain more of their inherited wealth. This legislative effort is aligned with broader discussions about tax reform and the economic impact on families who inherit property or wealth.

Contention

However, the proposal is not without contention. Critics may argue that phasing out the estate tax could disproportionately benefit wealthy families, as they are the primary recipients of substantial estates. The loss of this tax revenue could also be a concern for state budgets, as it may impact funding for public services that rely on these tax revenues. Ultimately, the debate centers around balancing tax equity and the need for economic stimulus through reduced taxation.