Number: RS20593
Title: Asset Distribution of Taxable Estates: An Analysis
Authors: Steven Maguire, Government and Finance Division 
Abstract: This report provides data on the distribution of assets in estates as reported on estate tax returns filed in 2005. This report finds that farm and business assets represent a small share of the total value of taxable estates that filed tax returns in 2005, (2.3% and 10.8%, respectively). That share is concentrated in estates valued over $10 million.
Pages: 6
Date: February 7, 2007