Structured Settlements 4Real®Blog 2026
Structured settlements expert John Darer reviews the latest structured settlements and settlement planning information and news, and provides expert opinion and highly regarded commentary. that is spicy, Informative, irreverent and effective for over 20 years.
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Category: Estate Tax
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A structured settlement retains its income tax status when paid to the beneficiary. If the present value of the unreceived payments (that will now be going to the beneficiary) together with other assets that form the decedent’s estate, exceed an exempt amount, an estate tax is due.
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The House passed H.R. 4154, which would: permanently freeze the estate tax exemption at $3.5 million, the estate tax rate at 45%, and preserve the step up in basis The bill passed by a vote of 225-200, with no Republicans voting for it and 26 Democrats opposed. H.R. 4154 moved with statutory PAYGO however, exempted…
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At the death of the annuitant, IF there are any guaranteed certain payments remaining to be paid in the future, the present value of such payments is included in the decedent’s estate along with other items such as the value of bank accounts, stocks etc.
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Is there an income tax on inheritance of structured settlement payments? The Answer “it depends” Click to learn more!