If you pass away and leave property, money or possessions to a loved one, your estate may owe a tax to the government. While there is no federal inheritance tax, some states do require that some ...

Inherited assets from your loved one, whether in the form of cash, stocks or real estate, can be subject to inheritance taxes ...

Many people may feel taxed to death, but it's actually more than that. After you die, there may still be taxes to pay. Death can be a tax-triggering event. And there are two you should be aware of: ...

An inheritance tax is levied when a beneficiary inherits assets from the estate of someone who died. There is no federal inheritance tax, but five states currently levy this tax: Kentucky, Maryland, ...

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.

Australia’s structural budget problems can no longer be ignored, and it’s time we had a long hard think about uncomfortable tax reform.