Question

Who pays inheritance tax in Maryland?

Answer

The inheritance tax is paid by beneficiaries who fall outside Maryland’s exempt categories. Those who are not exempt include nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, unmarried partners, and other nonlineal or nonsibling relatives. The estate may pay the tax on the beneficiary’s behalf, in which case that payment can generate a credit against any Maryland estate tax owed.

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