Smith Votes for Death Tax Repeal

Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement today after the House Ways and Means Committee met to consider H.R. 1105, the Death Tax Repeal Act. This legislation, of which Smith is a cosponsor, passed the Committee and now goes to the House Floor for a vote.

"The Death Tax directly threatens many farms, ranches and small businesses, undermining the lifelong work of Nebraskans who hope to pass their livelihood on to their children and grandchildren," Smith said. "Considering farmers and ranchers already pay significant property taxes, the Death Tax really amounts to double taxation. I am pleased to have the opportunity through my role on the Ways and Means Committee to support legislation which fully repeals this onerous tax."

Smith also recently received the Benjamin Franklin Award from the 60 Plus Association in recognition of his efforts to repeal the Death Tax.

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