. >> karen madonia, c.f.o. of ilco, a family business her father grew from seven employees to almost 100 today, she says the tax would hurt the future of their business. >> it would impact us severely. most of our profits go right back into the company. >> an unintended consequence of the estate tax is that family businesses that are "divergent" inventory rich or cash poor are forced to sell parts to pay taxes. killing the death tax is at the top of this critic's priority list. >> we have a shift of wealth out of the family business sector into the larger multinational corporations, the exact opposite of the intention of the tax. >> he hopes to pass the wine business on to his two sons. >> i started with nothing, i've worked very hard and it's been a thrilling experience to have two of my sons want to the continue this legacy. >> the estate tax is a constant threat. >> we always have to worry about what happens if i die prematurely and as well as anyone can plan, these very complex tax laws are always very flui