Ronald D. Aucutt

Beth Shapiro Kaufman

ACTEC Past President Ronald (Ron) D. Aucutt (2003–2004) has authored Capital Letters since 2006, offering his insight into the legislative process behind estate tax reform, related transfer tax deliberations of the U.S. Congress, and administrative developments at the Treasury and IRS.

Capital Letter No. 62, published on October 4, 2024, marks Ron’s final contribution to the series. Beth Shapiro Kaufman, who co-authored Capital Letter No. 62, will take over the authorship of future installments.

The College thanks Ron for sharing his expertise and insights through Capital Letters over the past 18 years and welcomes Beth as she continues this important tradition. A Preface by both authors is found in Capital Letter No. 62.

Capital Letter No. 52 - Greenbook Includes Deemed Realization

The Treasury Department’s General Explanations of the Administration’s Fiscal Year 2022 Revenue Proposals includes some details, but not a full explanation, of the Administration’s proposal to tax unrealized appreciation at the time of gifts, death, and other occasions.