The New $15 Million Federal Estate Tax Exemption — Why Maryland and D.C. Families Still Need a Plan
- August 8, 2026
Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the federal estate and gift tax exemption rose to $15 million per person — $30 million for a married couple — effective January 1, 2026, indexed annually for inflation. Unlike prior law, there is no built-in sunset, so the higher exemption does not automatically expire. Does that mean…

