Calculate potential federal and state estate taxes based on total estate value, deductions, and exemptions. See the net inheritance after taxes and understand planning strategies to minimize estate tax liability.
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The 2024 federal estate tax exemption is $13.61 million per individual ($27.22 million for married couples). Estates below this threshold owe no federal estate tax. This exemption is set to decrease to approximately $7 million in 2026.
About 12 states plus D.C. have estate taxes with exemptions ranging from $1 million to $13.61 million. Six states have inheritance taxes. Maryland has both. State rules differ significantly from federal rules.
Strategies include gifting during your lifetime ($18,000/year per recipient tax-free), setting up irrevocable trusts, charitable bequests, spousal transfers (unlimited marital deduction), and life insurance trusts.
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Enter the fair market value of all estate assets at the time of death.
Deductions reduce the taxable estate before tax is calculated.
Unlimited deduction for assets passing to a surviving U.S. citizen spouse.
Select the decedent's state of residence. Only 12 states and DC impose a separate estate tax.