About EstateTaxByState.com

Our Mission

EstateTaxByState.com explains state and federal estate and inheritance tax for the people who actually deal with it: executors settling an estate and family members receiving an inheritance. For every state and DC we show whether any tax is due, who pays it, how much, and which returns are due when.

The rules depend on the state where the person who died lived, and they change often. Most estates owe nothing, but the states that do tax have very different exemptions, rates, forms and deadlines. Each page shows the date its figures were verified, and every change is listed in our update log.

Our Sources

All information on this site is sourced exclusively from official, reputable sources including:

• IRS.gov — Federal estate tax rules, forms, and publications
• Official state departments of revenue and taxation
• State statutes and administrative codes (official .gov sources)
• National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL)
• Tax Foundation

For details on our sourcing standards, see our Editorial Policy.

Who Runs This Site

EstateTaxByState.com is built and edited by Peter Slovic, a software developer, frontend team lead and indie founder. He writes the pages and checks every figure against the official government source linked on each page.

Peter is not a tax professional or attorney, which is why every page links to its source and shows when it was last verified. If you spot an error, the editorial policy explains how corrections are handled.

Disclaimer

This website is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or tax advice. Tax laws change frequently. Always consult a qualified tax professional or attorney for advice specific to your situation.