Menu connect Federal Estate Taxes How Much Estate Tax Might You Owe? Taxes are an important consideration in distributing your estate because the money your estate pays in taxes will not be available to your heirs. Each estate is allowed a federal estate tax exclusion, an amount that can pass transfer-tax-free, either through lifetime gifts or at death. The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 extended the federal estate tax with a top tax rate of 40 percent. In 2021, only estates valued at $11.7 million (or $23.4 million for some married couples) or more may be subject to the federal estate tax. If upon your death the total value of your estate is less than the applicable exclusion amount, no federal estate taxes will be due. You can use this calculator to estimate the taxable value of your estate and the approximate amount of federal estate taxes that could be owed. Gross Value of Estate (in dollars): (Included in the gross estate are items such as real estate, stocks and bonds, insurance on the decendent's life, annuities, and miscellaneous property.) 0 10m 20m 30m Allowable debts, expenses, deductions (in dollars): (Allowable debts are only valid debts owed by the decedent at the time of death. Allowable expenses may include funeral costs and expenses incurred in administering certain property. You may be able to deduct charitable bequests and certain losses that occur during the settlement of the estate.) 0 500k 1m 1.5m 2m Previous Next Calculate This hypothetical example is used for illustrative purposes only. Actual results will vary. This information is not intended as tax, legal, investment, or retirement advice or recommendations, and it may not be relied on for the purpose of avoiding any federal tax penalties. You are encouraged to seek advice from an independent tax or legal professional. The content is derived from sources believed to be accurate. Neither the information presented nor any opinion expressed constitutes a solicitation for the purchase or sale of any security. This material was written and prepared by Broadridge Advisor Solutions. © 2021 Broadridge Investor Communication Solutions, Inc. Securities and Advisory services offered through LPL Financial. A registered investment advisor. Member FINRA & SIPC. The LPL Financial representative associated with this website may discuss and/or transact securities business only with residents of the following sates: MD, WV, PA, SC, FL, GA, ME Privacy Policy Site Map Back To Top