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Estate tax FAQ - Washington Department of Revenue Does the state of Washington have an inheritance or estate tax? What is the estate tax? When is a Washington estate tax return required? What is the estate tax filing threshold? What is the estate tax applicable exclusion amount? What are the estate tax funds used for?
Proposed Changes to Washington State Estate Tax: What You Need to Know As of 2024, Washington imposes an estate tax on estates valued over $2 193 million, with rates ranging from 10% to 20% Unlike the federal estate tax, which allows portability for married couples, Washington’s estate tax exemption is not transferable to a surviving spouse, making strategic estate planning essential
Minimizing Estate Taxes for High-Net-Worth Families in WA While Washington does not allow for state estate tax portability, federal estate tax rules enable a surviving spouse to utilize the deceased spouse’s unused exemption Married couples can structure their estate plans to maximize federal exemptions, reducing the tax burden on their heirs
10 Unique Things About Estate Planning in Washington State In Washington, preserving the $2 193 million estate tax exemption for the first spouse to die requires specific estate planning Because portability of the exemption is not automatic, Washington requires proactive measures to avoid losing this exemption when the first spouse passes away
Washington State Inheritance Tax: 2025 Legal Overview for Estates and Heirs Washington, however, does not allow its state-level estate tax exemption to be portable, which directly affects surviving spouses In 2025, an estate tax applies to estates exceeding $2 193 million in value This amount, like all revenue-raising provisions in I-1185, is adjusted for inflation going forward
Estate and Gift Tax Planning - Three60 Law Group Washington has a separate estate tax with much lower exclusion amounts: $2 193 million per person, with no ability for a married couple to elect portability to double that