death tax

American  

noun

1. estate tax.

2. inheritance tax.

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Etymology

Origin of death tax

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

Lots of people care about repealing the death tax because death is universal, and it seems like a particularly cruel time to impose a tax.

From Barron's

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

From Salon

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

From BBC

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.

From BBC

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

From BBC

Related Words

• estate tax
• inheritance tax