Estate Tax Calculator
Calculate federal estate tax owed above the 2024 lifetime exemption.
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Most estates fall under the exemption and owe nothing. Many states also have their own, often much lower, estate/inheritance tax exemptions — not included here.
Worth Knowing
Federal estate tax only touches very large estates: the 2024 lifetime exemption exceeds $13 million per person, so the overwhelming majority of estates owe nothing. Above that threshold, rates climb steeply to 40%. Married couples can combine their exemptions, sheltering more than $27 million. Note that several states levy their own estate or inheritance taxes with far lower thresholds, so a estate exempt from federal tax can still face a state bill.
How to Use
- Enter Total estate value into the Estate Tax Calculator above.
- Your result appears instantly as you type — there's no submit button or page reload.
- Most estates fall under the exemption and owe nothing. Many states also have their own, often much lower, estate/inheritance tax exemptions — not included here.