“Family farmers and small business owners in the Fifteenth District know too well the burdens of the death tax,” said Johnson.  “Legislation passed and signed last year means the owner of the family farm or family business is relieved of the tax liability owed to the federal government at the time of inheritance.  H.R. 2143 is so important to the long term, because without this, the burdensome tax liability will be reinstated in 2011.”

The Permanent Death Tax Repeal is a solid example of immediate and permanent tax relief that President Bush recommends for this nation, notes Johnson.  The Congressman said this and other tax cut legislation could be called to the House floor as early as next week