Estate Gift Exemption 2026: The $15M Permanent Threshold, State Taxes, and What to Do Now
The 2026 estate gift exemption is $15 million per person, made permanent by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Covers federal and state thresholds, annual exclusions, planning strategies, and key IRS forms.
Updated: 2026-03-09
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