Friday April 19, 2024
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1.3.2 Estate Applicable Exclusion Amount
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Applicable Exclusion
Unified Credit and Applicable Exclusion Amount: The Estate Tax Rate and Estate Exclusion schedule is given.
Estate Tax Calculation: The estate tax is calculated by determining the gross estate, adding in taxable gifts and tax paid on gifts within three years of death, subtracting costs and any marital and charitable deductions and then determining the tax.
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Unified Credit and Exclusion Schedule
The Estate Tax Rate and Estate Exclusion schedule is as follows:
Year | Top Estate Tax Rate | Estate Exclusion |
2001 | 55% | $675,000 |
2002 | 50% | $1,000,000 |
2003 | 49% | $1,000,000 |
2004 | 48% | $1,500,000 |
2005 | 47% | $1,500,000 |
2006 | 46% | $2,000,000 |
2007 | 45% | $2,000,000 |
2008 | 45% | $2,000,000 |
2009 | 45% | $3,500,000 |
2010 | 35% | $5,000,000* |
2011 | 35% | $5,000,000 |
2012 | 35% | $5,120,000 |
2013 | 40% | $5,250,000 |
2014 | 40% | $5,340,000 |
2015 | 40% | $5,430,000 |
2016 | 40% | $5,450,000 |
2017 | 40% | $5,490,000 |
2018 | 40% | $11,180,000 |
2019 | 40% | $11,400,000 |
2020 | 40% | $11,580,000 |
2021 | 40% | $11,700,000 |
2022 | 40% | $12,060,000 |
2023 | 40% | $12,920,000 |
2024 | 40% | $13,610,000 |
Estate Tax Calculation
The estate tax is calculated by determining the gross estate, adding in taxable gifts and tax paid on gifts within three years of death, subtracting costs and any marital and charitable deductions and then determining the tax. If the taxable estate produces a tax less than the applicable credit, there is no tax payable. However, if the taxable estate produces a tax that exceeds the estate credit, then the tax will be calculated and must be paid no later than nine months after the demise of the decedent.
Example 1.3.2A Estate Tax Calculation
Mary Jones passes away. Her gross estate is $4 million and her spouse predeceased her. Her will directs payment of expenses and costs ($100,000) and a bequest to charity of $500,000. The balance is transferred to her children. Her gross estate is reduced by the $100,000 costs and the $500,000 charitable deduction. Mary's taxable estate is less than the estate exclusion. Thus, the estate credit will offset the tentative tax and her estate will pay no federal estate tax. However, in some states a state inheritance tax may be payable.
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