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Memo to the Wealthy: Death Is Looking Like a Good Option

Posted on November 30, 2010 by Caleb Newquist

“I have no confidence that this Congress will address the estate tax.”

~ Joe Kristan has a morbid outlook.

Posted in Quote of the DayTagged Estate tax, Failure, Rich people, Tax Planning

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