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, ...

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: ...

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 ...

Think you only have to worry about the seven year rule to avoid inheritance tax when making gifts? Think again – a little known quirk in the system can trigger an HMRC probe going back as far as 14 ...