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Asked 5/4/2011

Who has to pay Inheritance Tax? ?

Who has to pay Inheritance Tax? ?

 
 
 
 
 
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Answer 1/2 - Submitted 5/4/2011

The same person that receives the inheritance, unless otherwise specified in the will. If the will specifies that the estate will pay any taxes then it will--if not, then the person who gets the inheritance pays the tax.

 
 

Answer 2/2 - Submitted 5/4/2011

The recipient of the inheritance pays the tax. With that said, there are certain caveats to go with that statement. Many states have inheritance taxes, and because of this, there are different rules in each state. In most states, the amount of the inheritance and the relationship with the deceased, make a difference in the amount of tax. Surviving spouses normally pay no tax, children & grandchildren receive larger exemptions than those who are not direct descendants .

Inheritance taxes are not to be confused with estate taxes, which the estate pays.

 
 
 
 
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