death tax

Example Sentences

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But much of the public began to believe that the estate tax – or the “death tax” – was unfair.

From Salon

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

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

From BBC

Similarly the terms “death tax” versus “estate tax” arouses different emotions … and the list goes on and on.

From Seattle Times

If the new tax is approved, she would have to sell off part of the ranch just to pay the death tax, he said.

From Washington Times