Estate tax estimate (US 2026 or your own rate)
Pick the 2026 US model or type the allowance and the rate that apply to your case.
Result
2,000,000.00Estimated tax
- Tax-free allowance
- 15,000,000.00
- Taxed amount
- 5,000,000.00
- Rate used
- 40%
- Real rate on the whole estate
- 10%
- Estate after tax
- 18,000,000.00
- Simplified model: 40% on everything above 15,000,000. Lower brackets, credits and spouse rules are ignored.
Inputs
- Model
- US 2026
- Value of the estate
- 20000000
- Debts and deductions (optional)
- 0
How it is calculated
Taxed amount = estate − deductions − allowance (never below 0).
Result
Estimated tax
- Tax-free allowance
- 15,000,000.00
- Taxed amount
- 5,000,000.00
- Rate used
- 40%
How it is calculated
- Taxed amount = estate − deductions − allowance (never below 0).
- Tax = taxed amount × rate.
- US 2026: 15,000,000 basic exclusion per person, 40% rate.
Example
US, estate of 20,000,000: 20,000,000 − 15,000,000 = 5,000,000 taxed at 40% = 2,000,000.
Good to know
- Not an official calculation: estate rules are complex and differ by country and state.
- State estate and inheritance taxes are not included.
- Have a lawyer or tax professional check before any decision.
Sources
- IRS, Revenue Procedure 2025-32 (2026 basic exclusion amount)
- Internal Revenue Code, section 2001
Frequently asked questions
What is this tool used for?
Pick the 2026 US model or type the allowance and the rate that apply to your case.
How is the result calculated?
Taxed amount = estate − deductions − allowance (never below 0).
What should I check before using the result?
Not an official calculation: estate rules are complex and differ by country and state.