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Federal Estate-Tax Exposure Estimator

Federal Estate-Tax Exposure Estimator It’s free, runs in your browser, and stores nothing you enter.

Estimated federal estate-tax exposure
Likely no federal estate tax
Simplified at the top 40% rate (the real schedule is graduated). The 2026 exemption is $15,000,000 per person.
Taxable estate$0
Exemption available$15,000,000
Amount over exemption$0
Estimated estate tax$0
Illustrative federal estimate using the 2026 $15M exemption. Ignores portability of a deceased spouse's exemption, state estate/inheritance taxes, and the graduated rate schedule. Not legal or tax advice. This is an illustrative estimate for general informational purposes only. It is not legal, tax, or financial advice, it does not create an attorney–client relationship, and it is not a quote, promise, prediction, or guarantee of any benefit, amount, eligibility, deadline, or outcome. Figures are based on published government sources as of the date shown and change over time; results may not reflect current law or the facts of your situation. Do not rely on this tool — consult a licensed attorney before taking or refraining from any action.

Key figures behind this estimate

Published government figures used in the calculation, with their effective date and source.

2026 federal estate & gift exemption (per individual)
$15,000,000
Top estate-tax rate
40%

Frequently asked questions

What does the Federal Estate-Tax Exposure Estimator estimate?

Federal Estate-Tax Exposure Estimator It runs entirely in your browser and stores nothing you enter.

Are the figures current?

Yes. The estimate uses published government figures, each dated on this page (as of 2026) with its source.

Is this calculator legal advice?

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Illustrative federal estimate using the 2026 $15M exemption. Ignores portability of a deceased spouse's exemption, state estate/inheritance taxes, and the graduated rate schedule. Not legal or tax advice.