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The document is the Maryland Estate Tax Return Form MET 1 for decedents who died between December 31, 2017, and January 1, 2019. It outlines the requirements for filing the estate tax return, including necessary information about the decedent, responsible parties, and computation of the Maryland estate tax. The form includes sections for reporting various deductions, credits, and details regarding Qualified Terminable Interest Property (QTIP). It also provides instructions on where to file the return, what documentation to include, and penalties for late payment or underreporting.

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How much is inheritance tax in the state of Maryland?

In the State of Maryland, any assets passed through inheritance are taxed at 10%. This applies to assets passing through the Probate Court as well as anything of value passed through Trust Administration.

Do I need to file an estate tax return in Maryland?

A Maryland estate tax return is required for every estate whose federal gross estate, plus adjusted taxable gifts, plus property for which a Maryland Qualified Terminal Interest Property (QTIP) election was previously made on a Maryland estate tax return filed for the estate of the decedents predeceased spouse, equals

Who is exempt from Maryland inheritance tax?

Property passing to a child or other lineal descendant, spouse of a child or other lineal descendant, spouse, parent, grandparent, stepchild or stepparent, siblings or a corporation having only certain of these persons as stockholders is exempt from taxation.

How do I keep my inheritance from being taxed?

How can I avoid paying taxes on my inheritance? Consider the alternate valuation date. Put everything into a trust. Minimize retirement account distributions. Give away some of the money.

What triggers an estate tax return?

An estate tax return is required if the gross value of the estate is over a certain threshold. For individuals who die in 2025, the threshold is $13.99 million (up from $13.61 million in 2024). Almost anything belonging to the deceased with a tangible cash value is included in the value of the estate.

How much can you inherit tax free in Maryland?

Finally, if the estate qualifies for simplified probate as a small estate under Maryland law (meaning the total value of all probate property is less than $50,000), there is no inheritance tax due. (Md. Code Tax-Gen. 7-203 (2025).)

How to avoid estate taxes in Maryland?

EXEMPTIONS FROM INHERITANCE TAX Life insurance benefits payable to a named beneficiary, other than the estate of the decedent. Grave maintenance up to $500 passing under a Will for perpetual upkeep. Property administered under a Small Estate proceeding. Property passing to any one person not exceeding a total of $1,000.

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