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202486 minPGdocumentary

Death & Taxes

202486 minPGdocumentary

Harvey Schein, a record company CEO, discusses wealth preservation strategies and tax benefits within the context of America's economic policy.

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Harvey Schein, a record company CEO, discusses wealth preservation strategies and tax benefits within the context of America's economic policy.

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Justin Scheindirector

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Harvey Schein, a successful record company CEO, built his career from humble beginnings. As he amassed wealth, he became increasingly focused on strategies to pass it on to his heirs while minimizing tax liabilities. Directed by Justin Schein, the film examines Harvey's life as a case study of America's complex relationship with tax benefits for the wealthy. It intertwines family dynamics with economic policy, revealing the implications of wealth preservation on society.

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