Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H5754

Introduced
2/26/25  

Caption

Increases the net taxable estate exemption to four million dollars ($4,000,000) for deaths that occur on or after January 1, 2026.

Impact

If enacted, HB 5754 will directly impact the state law surrounding estate and transfer taxes. By raising the exemption threshold significantly, fewer estates will be subject to taxation, thereby allowing more wealth to be preserved within families and transferred down generations without the encumbrance of immediate tax liabilities. This change could also potentially influence estate planning strategies across the state, as individuals may now feel more financially secure when planning their estate transitions.

Summary

House Bill 5754 proposes to increase the net taxable estate exemption to four million dollars ($4,000,000) for decedents who pass away on or after January 1, 2026. This legislative change is significant as it modifies the existing estate tax framework that dictates how the taxable estates are computed and what thresholds trigger tax liabilities. The bill aims to provide better conditions for wealth transfer and ease the financial burden on heirs, particularly for middle to upper-class families who may be impacted as estate values rise over the years due to market conditions.

Contention

Notably, the bill may stir discussions about equity and fairness in taxation. Proponents argue that the increase in the exemption limit alleviates pressure on families during the grieving process and supports financial stability as they navigate the transition of assets. Critics, however, may contend that such changes disproportionately benefit wealthier households while reducing state revenue from taxation, which could be channeled for essential services. The discussions surrounding this bill will likely encompass varying perspectives on wealth distribution and the social responsibility of affluent individuals.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

RI H7487

Increases the net taxable estate exemption to four million dollars ($4,000,000) for deaths that occur on or after January 1, 2025.

RI S2064

Increases the net taxable estate exemption to four million dollars ($4,000,000) for deaths that occur on or after January 1, 2025.

RI S2065

Increases the net taxable estate exemption to three million six hundred thousand dollars ($3,600,000) on January 1, 2025. Also increases the exemption by one million dollars ($1,000,000) on January 1 per year thereafter.

RI H7680

Phases in an annual increase of the net taxable estate exemption by ten percent (10%) per year until the state exemption equals the federal exemption.

RI S0259

Estate And Transfer Taxes--liability And Computation

RI H5802

Estate And Transfer Taxes -- Liability And Computation

RI S0526

Estate And Transfer Taxes -- Liability And Computation

RI H5631

Estate And Transfer Taxes--liability And Computation

RI S2960

Allows a modification to federal adjusted gross income of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) of taxable pension and/or annuity income for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2025.

RI S2054

Increases the state earned-income credit as of January 1, 2025 to seventeen percent (17%) of the federal earned-income credit, not to exceed the amount of state income tax.

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