HB2865

ESTATE TAX-PHASE OUT

Introduced·2/5/25
Introduced Text

Illinois HB2865 phases out the estate and generation-skipping transfer taxes by 2030.

HB2865 amends the Illinois Estate and Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax Act to gradually reduce the estate tax by 20% each year from 2026 to 2029, culminating in a complete repeal for estates of persons dying on or after January 1, 2030. Similarly, the generation-skipping transfer tax is reduced by 20% annually from 2026 to 2029, also ending for transfers occurring on or after January 1, 2030. The Act takes effect immediately upon becoming law.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
3
RRR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 20, 2025

8:00 AM

Revenue & Finance Committee Hearing

Mar 20, 2025

8:08 AM

Tax Policy: Other Taxes Subcommittee Hearing

History

Mar 21, 2025

House

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Mar 20, 2025

House

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Charles Meier

Mar 6, 2025

House

To Tax Policy: Other Taxes Subcommittee