Repealing the estate tax could create headaches for the rich – as well as worsen inequality By Gerry W. Beyer on May 15, 2025 Email this postTweet this postLike this postShare this post on LinkedIn The federal estate tax, often called the “death tax,” has been a feature of U.S. tax law since 1916, aimed at taxing property transferred at death. However, the Trump administration and Republican lawmakers are considering the Death Tax Repeal Act…