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Estimate federal estate tax, state estate tax, and inheritance tax for an estate or trust. See which taxes apply in your state and how much beneficiaries may owe.
Yes. Oregon imposes a state estate tax on estates exceeding $1 million.ORS 118.010Verified Apr 23, 2026 This is separate from and in addition to the federal estate tax. Oregon does not have a separate inheritance tax.
The Oregon estate tax exemption is $1 million (2026).ORS 118.010Verified Apr 23, 2026 Estates below this threshold owe no state estate tax. This exemption is a fixed amount set by statute. Taxable estates face graduated rates up to 16%.
The federal estate tax exemption is $13.61 million per person (2024), with a top rate of 40%. Married couples can effectively shield $27.22 million using portability of the unused spousal exemption. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) doubled the exemption through 2025; without Congressional action, the exemption reverts to approximately $7 million (indexed) in 2026.
No. Unlike the federal estate tax, Oregon does not allow portability of unused estate tax exemption between spouses.ORS 118.010Verified Apr 23, 2026 Each spouse has their own exemption of $1 million, and any unused portion is lost at the first spouse's death.
Death taxes (estate and inheritance taxes) are separate from probate costs. Probate costs include attorney fees, executor fees, court filing fees, and publication costs. Death taxes are owed to the state or federal government on the value of the estate or inheritance. Both can apply to the same estate. Use the Oregon probate calculator to estimate probate costs separately.
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This calculator provides general information about estate and inheritance taxes and is not legal or tax advice. Estate tax laws are complex and subject to change. Consult a licensed attorney or tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
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