The estate tax phase-outThe estate tax phase-out

Estate Tax Phase-Out 2002-2010 Year Wealth Exemption Highest Tax Rates 2002 $1 million 50% 2003 $1 million 49% 2004 $1.5 million 48% 2005 $1.5 million 47% 2006 $2 million 46% 2007 $2 million 45% 2008 $2 million 45% 2009 $3.5 million 45% 2010 NA (Repealed) Top individual rate Gift tax only) Source: OMBWatch