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The inheritance tax is one of the most unfair taxes in America today. When hardworking families try to pass their wealth to their children, the government steps in and demands a cut. This is money that was already taxed when it was earned the first time.
Only five states still force families to pay this cruel tax when loved ones die. Pennsylvania takes 15 percent from families who are not blood relatives. New Jersey and the other states have similar rules that punish grieving families during their worst moments.
Think about a farmer who spent his whole life building up his land and business. He paid income taxes every single year on the money he earned. Now when he dies and wants to leave the farm to his kids, the state says they owe thousands more in taxes just to keep what their father built.
This is pure government greed at its worst. Families should not have to sell their homes or businesses just to pay tax bills when someone dies. The money and property already belongs to the family, not the politicians in the state capitol.
Small business owners get hit especially hard by inheritance taxes. Many family companies have been around for generations, providing jobs and serving their communities. When the founder dies, his children might have to shut down the whole business just to pay the tax bill.
The inheritance tax only affects about 2 percent of families, but that does not make it right. Every American family should have the basic right to pass their life savings to their children without government interference. This is about freedom and family values that built our country.
Politicians love inheritance taxes because they can pretend only rich people pay them. But these taxes hurt working families who saved money their whole lives to help their kids get ahead. A middle class family that owns a small farm or business can face huge tax bills overnight.
It is time to end inheritance taxes in every state across America. Families work hard, pay their taxes, and deserve to keep what they earn for their children and grandchildren. The government has no business taking money from grieving families who just want to honor their loved ones wishes.
