Unforeseen Estate Taxes: A Shock to Americans

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Source: The Wall Street Journal
Unforeseen Estate Taxes: A Shock to Americans
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Americans are being caught off guard by estate taxes, as retroactive changes to state laws can significantly impact the amount owed. Karl Yee, who was facing a $112,000 tax bill for his late mother's estate in Massachusetts, received a reprieve when the state's estate-tax law was retroactively changed, reducing the bill to $12,000.

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