Free Estate Tax Calculator - Plan Your Estate
Calculate potential federal estate tax liability and understand exemption limits. Plan for wealth transfer efficiently.
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Federal estate tax applies to estates exceeding $13.61 million (2024) at rates up to 40%. Most estates pay no federal tax due to high exemption. State taxes vary. Use our calculator to estimate potential liability.
Key Facts about Estate Tax Calculator:
- Federal exemption: $13.61 million per person (2024)
- Maximum federal rate: 40% on amount over exemption
- Married couples can combine exemptions ($27.22 million)
- Exemption scheduled to decrease in 2026
- 12 states plus DC have separate estate taxes
- Gifts reduce estate but annual limit is $18,000/person
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Input total estate value.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about our estate tax calculator
Who pays estate tax?
Only estates over $13.61 million (2024) - affects less than 1% of Americans.
Estates exceeding $13.61 million (2024) pay federal estate tax. Most Americans (99%+) owe no federal estate tax. Some states have lower thresholds.
What is the estate tax rate?
Up to 40% federal on amounts over exemption; effective rate varies.
Federal rates range from 18-40%, with 40% applying to amounts significantly over the exemption. Effective rate is lower due to graduated brackets.
Can I avoid estate tax?
Most estates exempt. Larger estates use gifting, trusts, charity. Consult attorney.
Most estates fall under the exemption. For larger estates, strategies include gifting, trusts, charitable donations, and life insurance. Consult an estate attorney.
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