death tax
AmericanEtymology
Origin of death tax
First recorded in 1935–40
Example Sentences
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He testified in Congress many times saying he was afraid that, with the death tax, his family was going to have to sell the Christmas tree farm.
From Barron's • Nov. 13, 2025
Walter, asked during a deposition why Fred Trump chose not to make himself one of All County’s owners, replied, “He said because he would have to pay a death tax on it.”
From Seattle Times • Oct. 2, 2018
Securing eight years of reliable funding for our roads, bridges and mass transit and eliminating the death tax in New Jersey — those are certainly consequential accomplishments.
From Washington Times • Jan. 9, 2018
He also said the government would set out the options for long-term funding of the social care system later in the year - although these would not include a "death tax".
From BBC • Mar. 8, 2017
He’s also expanding the earned-income tax credit while eliminating the death tax and alternative minimum tax.
From New York Times • Sep. 14, 2015
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