Pennsylvania Estate Tax Calculator
Calculate estate and inheritance tax in Pennsylvania. State inheritance tax up to 15%. Federal exemption $13.61M. Free calculator.
How This Calculator Works
Calculation methodology and assumptions
Estate tax calculator for Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania has a state inheritance tax with a top rate of 15%. Exemption: $3,500. Federal estate tax exemption: $13.61M (2026), with rates from 18-40% on amounts above the exemption. Unlimited marital deduction applies to spousal transfers. Charitable bequests are fully deductible.
Key State Information
Pennsylvania estate tax facts: Pennsylvania has a state inheritance tax with a top rate of 15%. Exemption: $3,500. Median home value: $265,000. If your estate exceeds $3,500, Pennsylvania inheritance tax applies at rates up to 15%.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Pennsylvania have an estate tax?
Yes. Pennsylvania has a state inheritance tax. The exemption is $3,500 and the top rate is 15%.
How can I reduce estate tax in Pennsylvania?
Key strategies: (1) Maximize the marital deduction for spousal transfers, (2) Make annual gift tax exclusion gifts ($18,000/recipient/year), (3) Use charitable bequests, (4) Establish irrevocable trusts, (5) Move life insurance to an ILIT. In Pennsylvania, consider the state exemption threshold of $3,500 in your planning.
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