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Death Tax Quotes

Arguments on fairness and family business impact.

These death tax quotes present a consistent argument: that the estate tax burdens American Family businesses specifically, citing figures like 70 percent of family-owned businesses failing to pass to the next generation.

The death tax causes one-third of all family-owned small businesses to liquidate after the death of the owner. It is also an unfair tax because the assets have already been taxed once at their income level.

Quotes by Ric Keller

The death tax robs parents of the opportunity to pass something along to their children, and it is responsible for destroying a lot of family-owned businesses.

Quotes by Mac Thornberry

If we don't act now, the death tax will come back in just a few years. Under current law the death tax is phased out in 2010 but comes back in full force in 2011. That is a ridiculous and...

Quotes by Kit Bond

The death tax should be completely and permanently repealed now in order to make the Tax Code fairer and simpler and to eliminate the harmful drag this tax has on the economy.

Quotes by Kit Bond

American Family Quotes

The death tax punishes the American dream - making it virtually impossible for the average American family to build wealth across generations.

Quotes by Kit Bond

The death tax is one of the leading causes of the dissolution of small businesses.

Quotes by Kit Bond

The death tax is unfair, inefficient, economically unsound and, frankly, immoral.

Quotes by Jon Kyl

The death tax destroys family businesses and stifles investment that leads to increases in jobs and personal income. As a result, 70 percent of family-owned businesses are not passed on to the next generation and 87 percent do not make...

Quotes by Jennifer Dunn

Eliminating the Death Tax will continue to restore consumer confidence, spur capital investment, and create new jobs which are critical components of economic growth, particularly within the small business community.

Quotes by Howard Coble

Average American Quotes

Unfortunately, actions taken by the Senate ensured that relief from the death tax would only be temporary and that it would come back to life at the full rate again in 2011.

Quotes by Doc Hastings

With my support, the House of Representatives recently voted to permanently repeal the death tax so that family farms and businesses can be passed down to children and grandchildren.

Quotes by Doc Hastings

Frequently Asked Questions

What argument do these death tax quotes make?
All four take a critical position, arguing the estate tax is unfair, economically harmful to family businesses, and effectively a double tax on income already taxed once during a person's lifetime.
What statistics appear in these quotes?
One cites that 70 percent of family-owned businesses aren't passed to the next generation, while another claims the tax causes a third of family-owned small businesses to liquidate after the owner's death, figures from the original speakers, not independently verified here.
Why do people search for death tax quotes?
Mostly for political or policy arguments, often to support a case against estate taxation using rhetoric about family businesses, inherited opportunity, or double taxation.
Do these quotes represent more than one viewpoint on the death tax?
No, all four quotes in this collection argue against the tax; readers looking for a defense of estate taxation will need to look beyond this particular set.
Are there related quotes about family businesses or economic policy?
Yes, our American Family quotes explore the family-business angle further, and Average American quotes cover related economic themes.

Other quotes call the tax an unfair double taxation of already-taxed income, or blame it for forcing a third of family businesses to liquidate after an owner's death. For related debate, see our Back and Because quotes.