Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

General Discussion

(16,170 posts)

1. so... if your dad earned $120;000 this year as a plumbere, and died: tax. If he earned it on stock..

Wed Dec 20, 2017, 07:58 PM

Dec 2017

And died...no tax. Gain in value is never taxed if the asset is held upon death.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

2 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Worse than the low rates for capital gains, how about 0% tax for earnings on dynasties? [View all] lostnfound Dec 2017 OP

Equally Evil Horizens Dec 2017 #2