Letter to the editor: McCormick should do away with the 'death tax'

I am writing about something that has bothered me for years. I hope Senator- elect Dave McCormick sees this. I hope he is a person who listens to the people, and I wish him the best of luck (he will need it).

The one thing that really irks me is the inheritance, or death, tax. I have worked 45-plus years and have managed to save some money (believe me, I am not a millionaire), and I have paid many taxes over the years on this money. I hope to leave a little to my kids, grandkids and great-grandkids.

My question is, why, just because I happen to die (and I will some day), the commonwealth of Pennsylvania wants an additional 4½ percent of my savings? The last time I looked, I believe only five states have such a tax. I think this tax is the worst tax ever enacted on the people of Pennsylvania.

I am asking McCormick to look into doing away with this tax.

William S. Gwyn

Ross