Biden Tax Rule Would Rip Billions From Big Fortunes at Death
- Step-up in basis loophole for capital gains would be closed
- Bezos heirs could face tax bill of more than $36 billion
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Jeff Bezos has an ex-wife, a girlfriend, four children and billions of reasons to watch whether Joe Biden’s tax overhaul wins congressional approval.
The Amazon.com Inc. founder’s heirs may have to pay more than $36 billion if the president succeeds in closing a loophole that helps the rich transfer much of their fortunes tax-free at death.