death tax

noun

1. estate tax.
2. inheritance tax.

Word History and Origins

Origin of death tax¹

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

They get very upset if you suggest otherwise, whether you call it the estate tax, the death tax, or "fred".

From The Daily Beast

He hit many of his stump-speech points: abolish the death tax and the Energy Department and send Ben Bernanke packing.

From The Daily Beast

Newt Gingrich—who had all eyes on him—opened by crediting Ronald Reagan and vowed to “abolish the death tax permanently.”

From The Daily Beast

In the meantime, the 2010 death tax holiday continues until the ball drops on Times Square.

From The Daily Beast

In an unexpected concession, the so-called death tax would be set at 35 percent with a $5 million exemption.

From The Daily Beast

It is not fair to tax the same earnings twice, once when you earn them and again when you die, so we must repeal the death tax.

From Project Gutenberg

Congress listened to the people and responded by reducing tax rates, doubling the child credit, and ending the death tax.

From Project Gutenberg

Unless you act, the death tax will eventually come back to life.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• estate tax
• inheritance tax