Estate / Inheritance Tax Calculator

Overview

The Estate and Inheritance Tax Calculator helps you estimate potential taxes when transferring wealth to heirs. Tax rules vary significantly by country — from no tax at all in some jurisdictions to substantial levies in others.

How It Works

This calculator applies your country's inheritance or estate tax rules:

Exemption thresholds: Amounts below this are tax-free
Tax rates: Progressive or flat rates on amounts above exemption
Regional variations: Some countries have additional local/state taxes

Country-Specific Information

Countries WITH Estate/Inheritance Tax

United States: Federal estate tax on amounts above $13.99M (40% top rate), plus state taxes in some states
United Kingdom: Inheritance Tax (IHT) on amounts above £325K at 40%
Germany: Erbschaftsteuer with exemptions based on family relationship
France: Droits de succession with per-child allowances and progressive rates
Japan: Inheritance tax with exemptions and rates up to 55%
South Korea: Inheritance tax with progressive rates up to 50%
Italy: Low rates (4-8%) with generous exemptions
Spain: Impuesto de Sucesiones varies by autonomous community

Countries WITHOUT Estate/Inheritance Tax

Canada: No inheritance tax (capital gains may apply at death)
Australia: Abolished in 1979
India: No estate duty since 1985
Singapore: No estate duty since 2008

Example

For an estate worth the equivalent of $500,000:

In the US: Likely no federal tax (below exemption)
In the UK: £70,000 tax (40% on £175,000 above nil-rate band)
In India: No tax applies

Estate / Inheritance Tax Calculator

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Estate / Inheritance Tax Calculator

Overview

How It Works

Country-Specific Information

Countries WITH Estate/Inheritance Tax

Countries WITHOUT Estate/Inheritance Tax

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