WASHINGTON — The American Farm Bureau Federation supports legislation introduced in both the House and Senate that would permanently repeal the estate tax. Sen. John Thune's (R-S.D.) bill, The Death Tax Repeal Act of 2013, coupled with bipartisan legislation of the same title introduced by Reps. Kevin Brady (R-Texas) and Mike McIntyre (D-N.C.), is welcomed by America's farm and ranch families.
While significant tax relief was enacted last year to help farmers cope with estate taxes, AFBF believes that permanent repeal is still the best solution to protect all farms and ranches. The legislation. . .

