What is the current estate tax exemption rate?
Feb 19, 2021
Some states charge a tax on an estate and others do not. While Florida is a state that does not charge taxes on an estate, you may still owe taxes to the federal government. However, depending on how much your estate is worth, you might not have to pay any estate taxes to the federal government at all.
What is the current estate tax exemption?
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2017 doubled the federal estate tax exemption to $11.18 million for single people and $22.36 million for married couples. These measures are to remain in effect through 2025, although it is possible the laws could change before then. However, as of 2021, the TCJA estate tax exemption rule is still in effect.
Estates that are worth more than $11.8 million for singles or $23.6 million for married couples are subject to a steep tax rate with a top of 40%.
Please refer to this chart from SmartAsset to see what your estate might owe in taxes to the federal government if it does not qualify for exemption.
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