The estate pays estate tax before assets are distributed, while inheritance tax is paid by the beneficiaries who receive the inheritance. Estate tax is based on the total value of the deceased's ...

That’s particularly true in a handful of states where an inheritance tax still applies. Unlike federal estate taxes, which affect only the ultrawealthy, these state-level taxes can hit ordinary heirs.

A quick and easy paperwork change could avoid your children paying inheritance tax on your pension if you act now. Here’s how ...

How much money can you inherit before paying taxes? Inherited assets from your loved one, whether in the form of cash, stocks or real estate, can be subject to inheritance taxes, depending on your ...

The clock is ticking on a major change to inheritance tax that’s expected to drag 10,500 estates into the net in the first ...