You often hear the terms "estate tax" and "inheritance tax" used interchangeably, but the two taxes are not the same. Estate tax is collected by the Federal Government, while inher...

As the old adage goes, taxes are a fact of life. And the more we know about them as adults the easier our finances become. There are many things to learn to become an expert (this ...

Pennsylvania collects inheritance tax when property is left to people who weren’t closely related to the deceased person. By Mary Randolph, J.D. Pennsylvania collects an inheritanc...

New Jersey is one of only a few states that impose both an inheritance tax and a state estate tax. New Jersey is one of only a few states that impose both an inheritance tax and a ...

Inheritance tax is also known as an estate tax or death tax. Find out why a grieving family has to pay an inheritance tax. Advertisement Benjamin Franklin once wrote, "In this worl...

Maryland collects an inheritance tax when certain recipients inherit property from someone who lived in Maryland or owned property there. Maryland collects an inheritance tax when ...

Inheritance, or estate, taxes can be very complex. Issues such as splitting or proper deductions can be difficult and can cause problems if not dealt with properly. An inheritance ...

What's the difference between an estate tax and an inheritance tax? It comes down to who must pay them, and not all states impose them. RichLegg / E+ / Getty Images The most signif...

An inheritance tax waiver is form that may be required when a deceased person's shares will be transferred to another person. Whether the form is needed de An inheritance tax waive...

With governments struggling to balance their books, some authorities are developing new and interesting ways to raise revenues. Simon is an entrepreneur who blogs about lifestyle. ...