By: Martin M. Shenkman, CPA, MBA, JD
A deduction is permitted in 2010 in the amount of state death taxes if the estate is subjected to estate tax (instead of the carryover basis rules) and in later years. This deduction had previously been available in 2005-2009, and is restored as part of the TRA.
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