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Fields of Study > economics > financial economics > finance > taxes > estate tax
Economics, Trade, Law, Business, Industry > economics > financial economics > finance > taxes > estate tax
Fields of Study > economics > public economics > taxes > estate tax
Economics, Trade, Law, Business, Industry > economics > public economics > taxes > estate tax
Preferred Term:

estate tax

Definition:
Tax imposed on the transfer of property from a deceased person to his/her heirs, legatees or devisees.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
taxes
Related Concepts:
Entry Terms:
  • estate taxation
  • estate taxes
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/38188
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