inheritance tax

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Kentucky, Maryland, Nebraska, New Jersey and Pennsylvania have an inheritance tax, which varies by relationship to the deceased.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 12, 2026

As you note, only a handful of states levy an inheritance tax — Kentucky, Maryland, Nebraska, New Jersey and Pennsylvania — and the amount owed typically depends on the heir’s relationship to the deceased.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 26, 2026

There will be no more changes to already watered down plans to raise farm inheritance tax, the government has said.

From BBC • Jan. 8, 2026

Following her husband's passing, Ms Armstrong said she was incredibly worried about how the proposed changes to inheritance tax would impact their family.

From BBC • Dec. 24, 2025

A statute therefore imposing a higher inheritance tax on property passing to a non-resident alien than on his property if he resided here is valid.

From Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman by Bolles, Albert Sidney