A tax imposed on the value of a person's property at the time of death is called a(n)

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An estate tax is a tax imposed on the total value of a deceased person's estate. It is sometimes referred to as a "death tax" and is intended to collect revenue from wealthy individuals who pass on their assets to their heirs. This tax is assessed on the fair market value of the estate's assets at the time of the owner's death.

A Tax Imposed on the Value of a Person's Property