The White House’s call for an overhaul of the tax code includes a repeal of the federal estate tax (Washington Post). Temporary repeals will count (e.g. Bloomberg). _{Confused? Check our FAQ or ask us for help.}

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President Trump did not sign legislation that repeals the federal estate tax. This question closed as "no" with an end date of 1 January 2018. See our FAQ to learn about how we resolve questions and how scores are calculated.

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