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EPISODE · Feb 2, 2026 · 24 MIN

Episode 63: Mark asks: “How Bad Is the Illinois Estate Tax If You’re Just Over $4 Million?”

from Retirement Decoded Podcast · host Scott Tucker

Mark asks what really happens if your estate ends up just over Illinois’ $4-million estate tax threshold?   Scott explains how the Illinois estate tax is calculated, why it’s a threshold and not a true exemption, and what planning strategies families can consider to help reduce the potential tax hit to heirs.   Get on our phone calendar at https://TuckerRetirement.com.   Watch this podcast on YouTube at https://TuckerYouTube.com.

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