Estate Tax Calculator
Federal estate tax applies only above the exemption (~$15M per person in 2026).
Result
Taxable estate$5,000,000
Estimated federal estate tax$2,000,000
Net to heirs$18,000,000
Estate Tax Calculator — FAQs
Is inheritance tax the same?
No — estate tax is paid by the estate (federal); inheritance tax is paid by heirs (a few states only: PA, NJ, KY, MD, NE, IA).
Does the exemption double for couples?
Yes — portability lets a married couple shelter ~$30M combined, if the first spouse's estate files to elect it.
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