Due Date and Tax Rates

Due Date

The inheritance tax is due nine months after the death of the decedent. 

Tax Rates

The net estate, less the applicable exemption (see the Exemption page), is taxed at the following rates:

First $40,000 5.5%
Next $40,000 - $240,000 6.5%
Next $240,000 - $440,000 7.5%
$440,000 and over 9.5%