
Meaning of ESTATE TAX
| Pronunciation: | | e'steyt taks
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WordNet Dictionary |
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[n] a tax on the estate of the deceased person |
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| | Synonyms: | | death duty, death tax, inheritance tax |
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| | See Also: | | transfer tax | |
Legal Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | Generally, 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. |
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