2014 Federal Estate Tax Levels
At death, a surviving spouse’s estate will owe estate taxes on the net value that exceeds the annual exemption:
Year | Exempt from Tax | Estate-Tax Rate |
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2014 | $5,340,000 per person with portability | Top rate of 40% |
At death, a surviving spouse’s estate will owe estate taxes on the net value that exceeds the annual exemption:
Year | Exempt from Tax | Estate-Tax Rate |
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2014 | $5,340,000 per person with portability | Top rate of 40% |