estate tax
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of estate tax
First recorded in 1905–10
Example Sentences
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At the end of the trust’s term, any appreciation that is above a hurdle rate set by the Internal Revenue Service goes to heirs free of gift and estate taxes.
From Barron's • May 16, 2026
Recently Stephens worked with a family with fourth-generation wealth that moved from Massachusetts to Florida to save “significant dollars” on estate taxes.
From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026
On the other hand, a 2019 study found billionaires tended to move out of states with estate taxes, and especially as they aged.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 10, 2026
Much of that is in trusts aimed at allowing people to pass assets down to their heirs while minimizing estate taxes.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 27, 2025
Real estate taxes in Shaker were higher than anywhere else, but residents certainly got their money’s worth.
From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng
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