Inheritance Taxes
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Inheritance taxes aren't imposed on the whole estate--instead, they're owed by the people who inherit property. Still, it's the executor's job to see that these taxes are paid before the inheritors actually take possession of their inheritance.
Inheritance Tax Overview
Here are the basics of the inheritance tax, including how it differs from the estate tax.
State Inheritance Taxes
There's no federal inheritance tax, and currently just a few states impose a state tax. But if you inherit property--no matter where you live--you can find yourself owing inheritance tax.
The nuts and bolts of Indiana's estate tax.
Anyone who inherits from a resident of Iowa could owe Iowa inheritance tax.
Kentucky imposes a tax on those who inherit from a state resident--unless the inheritor is a close relative.
If you inherit Maryland real estate, or other property from a Maryland resident, you could owe inheritance tax.
Nebraska is one of seven states with an inheritance tax.
New Jersey has both an estate tax and an inheritance tax.
If Pennsylvania property is left to someone who wasn't closely related to the deceased person, the state inheritance tax will come into play.
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