estate taxes

estate tax

noun
a tax imposed on a decedent's property, assessed on the gross estate prior to distribution to the heirs.
Also called death tax.

Origin:
1905–10

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estate tax

noun
a tax on the estate of the deceased person [syn: inheritance tax] 
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