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Inheritance Tax vs. Estate Tax – The 17 States That Still Charge You

Inheritance tax and estate tax are different—and only 17 states still impose one, the other, or both. Estate tax is paid by the estate before assets are distributed, while inheritance tax is paid by certain beneficiaries who receive property. This article explains the key differences, which states still tax inheritances or estates, who owes the […]

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