The U.S.tax code allows ________ to transfer the entire estate to the survivor tax-free,assuming the recipient is a U.S.citizen.

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The unlimited marital deduction allows a married U.S. citizen to transfer the entire estate to their surviving spouse tax-free upon their death. This means that the estate's assets are not subject to federal estate taxes at the first spouse's death since they are transferred to their spouse's ownership. This deduction is only available if the recipient is a U.S. citizen.

The UStax Code Allows ________ to Transfer the Entire Estate to to the Survivor