death tax

noun

1. estate tax.

2. inheritance tax.

Word History and Origins

Origin of death tax¹

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

“No death tax … borrowing from, in some cases … shylocks and bad people,” he said.

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Previously, farms and agricultural businesses have been exempt from death taxes.

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In 2010, Labour plans to fund social care were labelled a "death tax"' in that year's election, and Conservative plans were called a "dementia tax" in the 2017 election.

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Anti-monarchy campaigners Republic argued "this arrangement amounts to a royal death tax".

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"For years I have fought to protect farm and ranch families from the onerous and unfair death tax," Thune said.

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Related Words

• estate tax 
• inheritance tax