legislation: 104-s-2173

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104-s-2173 104 s 2173 Family Business Estate Tax Relief Act of 1996 Taxation 1996-09-30 1996-10-03 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12258) Senate Sen. Dorgan, Byron L. [D-ND] ND D D000432 0 Family Business Estate Tax Relief Act of 1996 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to exclude from a family-owned business' gross estate up to $900,000 of family-owned business interest (in addition to the existing $600,000 estate and gift tax credit), provided that the heirs continue to materially participate in the business for a specified period after the owner's death. Increases the portion of the estate tax subject to the "four- percent" (interest) rule. 2025-08-21T20:16:18Z  

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