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title: Tax Package Increases Estate Tax Exemption
description: Estate tax exemption increases to $15 million ($30 million for couples) starting in 2026, potentially reducing calls for estate tax repeal.
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# [Tax Package Increases Estate Tax Exemption](https://advocacy.naifa.org/govtalk/tax-package-increases-estate-tax-exemption-1)

 Written by [NAIFA](https://advocacy.naifa.org/govtalk/author/naifa) | 7/15/25 2:51 PM

H.R.1, the budget reconciliation bill enacted into law on July 3, includes a provision that permanently increases the estate tax exemption to $15 million ($30 million for married couples). The base year for indexing the $15 million exemption amount was changed to 2025.

The increase in the estate tax exemption would take effect for decedents dying in calendar year 2026.

***Prospects***: This new higher estate exemption could stave off continuing calls for complete repeal of the estate tax, at least for the foreseeable future.

**NAIFA Staff Contact: **Jayne Fitzgerald – Director – Government Relations, at [jfitzgerald@naifa.org](mailto:jfitzgerald@naifa.org).

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