WASHINGTON would end the purely punitive tax that has the potential to hit family-run farms, ranches and businesses as the result of the owner’s death.
 
“Family farms are how many Iowans leave their mark on our world by passing their legacy on to their children. With the death tax, these vital legacies face undue financial burdens, especially small and medium-sized operations. Many farmers, ranchers or business owners who face this tax cannot operate to their full potential,” . “If an operation cannot perform at its peak, then consumers and customers alike begin to feel the impact. It’s time to make this change.”
 
“Agriculture is the backbone of South Dakota’s economy,” . “For years I have fought to protect farm and ranch families from the onerous and unfair death tax. Family-owned farms and ranches often bear the brunt of this tax, which makes it difficult and costly to pass these businesses down to future generations. I will continue to do everything in my power to remove these roadblocks for family businesses and repeal the death tax once and for all.” 
 
 
 
 
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