Difference between revisions of "Estate tax"
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| − | An '''estate tax''' is | + | An '''estate tax''' or '''inheritance tax''' is a [[tax]] on the privilege of transferring [[property]] to others after a person's death. In addition to federal estate taxes, many states have their own estate taxes. Conservatives dislike it and call it a ''death tax''. |
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| + | The Federal and state governments levy estate taxes in the U.S. As per legislation passed in 2001 and 2003, the federal tax is zero in 2010, and will return to 55% on sums over $2 million in 2011. There will be no tax on the first $1 million. | ||
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| + | There is no tax on money given to charity. | ||
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| + | There is no tax on money received from a life insurance policy on a deceased. | ||
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Revision as of 17:37, January 13, 2010
An estate tax or inheritance tax is a tax on the privilege of transferring property to others after a person's death. In addition to federal estate taxes, many states have their own estate taxes. Conservatives dislike it and call it a death tax.
The Federal and state governments levy estate taxes in the U.S. As per legislation passed in 2001 and 2003, the federal tax is zero in 2010, and will return to 55% on sums over $2 million in 2011. There will be no tax on the first $1 million.
There is no tax on money given to charity.
There is no tax on money received from a life insurance policy on a deceased.
