inheritance tax
noun
1
: a tax on a decedent's net estate that is levied after the estate is transmitted to the inheritors
2
: death tax
especially
: estate tax
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Some members of Congress suggested an inheritance tax, others a corporate profits tax, and still others wanted some version of a stamp tax on commercial documents.
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Jesse Eisinger, ProPublica, 8 Apr. 2025
Maryland is also the only state with a digital advertising tax and both an estate tax and an inheritance tax.
—Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 20 Mar. 2025
Once the twosome arrived at Kayce and Monica’s, John’s youngest child admitted that his family couldn’t afford the inheritance tax on the ranch — and noted that neither could Thomas.
—Charlie Mason, TVLine, 15 Dec. 2024
Additionally, for trusts settled after October 30, 2024, the 40% UK inheritance tax may also apply to decedents who were settlors and beneficiaries of a trust, as is the case commonly for US revocable trusts.
—Priya Prakash Royal Esq. Ll.m. Mba Aep Tep, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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Jesse Eisinger, ProPublica, 8 Apr. 2025
Maryland is also the only state with a digital advertising tax and both an estate tax and an inheritance tax.
—Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 20 Mar. 2025
Once the twosome arrived at Kayce and Monica’s, John’s youngest child admitted that his family couldn’t afford the inheritance tax on the ranch — and noted that neither could Thomas.
—Charlie Mason, TVLine, 15 Dec. 2024
Additionally, for trusts settled after October 30, 2024, the 40% UK inheritance tax may also apply to decedents who were settlors and beneficiaries of a trust, as is the case commonly for US revocable trusts.
—Priya Prakash Royal Esq. Ll.m. Mba Aep Tep, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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“Inheritance tax.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inheritance%20tax. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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