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To: d[-_-]b who wrote (575471)	7/7/2010 5:19:27 PM
From: bentway	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1570078

"A second major argument against the estate and gift tax is that it burdens family businesses and farms and makes it more difficult to pass on these assets to the next generation who can continue the business. However, only a small portion (less than 5%) of businesses and farms are likely to be affected; many of those have sufficient liquid assets to pay the tax. In addition, extensions of time to pay the tax are allowed.3" policyalmanac.org