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Your estate will owe federal taxes only if it exceeds $15,000,00026 USC 2001(c), 2010; P.L. 119-21 §70106Verified Jul 13, 2026View source for individuals or $30,000,00026 USC 2001(c), 2010; P.L. 119-21 §70106Verified Jul 13, 2026View source for married couples. Most families fall well below these thresholds and won't face federal estate taxes. However, some states have their own estate or inheritance taxes with much lower thresholds. The federal estate tax rate is 40%26 USC 2001(c)Verified Jul 13, 2026View source on amounts above the exemption.
