Estate Tax Calculator

Calculate federal estate tax based on assets, liabilities, and lifetime gifts

Estate Tax Calculator

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U.S. Estate and Gift Tax Exemptions and Tax Rates

2025 Estate Tax Exemption

Basic Exemption:$12,920,000
Portability (Married):$25,840,000

Estate Tax Rates (2025)

First $10,000:18%
$10,000 - $20,000:20%
$20,000 - $40,000:22%
$40,000 - $60,000:24%
$60,000 - $80,000:26%
$80,000 - $100,000:28%
$100,000 - $150,000:30%
$150,000 - $250,000:32%
$250,000 - $500,000:34%
$500,000 - $750,000:37%
$750,000 - $1,000,000:39%
Over $1,000,000:40%

What is Estate Tax?

Estate tax is a federal tax on the transfer of property at death. It applies to the total value of a person's estate at the time of death, minus any deductions, exemptions, and credits. The estate tax is calculated on the net value of the estate, which includes all assets minus liabilities and certain deductions.

For 2025, the federal estate tax exemption is $12.92 million per person, meaning estates valued below this amount are generally not subject to federal estate tax. Married couples can potentially double this exemption through portability. Many states also have their own estate or inheritance taxes with different exemption amounts.