What type of tax is imposed on those who inherit assets from a deceased person?

The tax imposed on those who inherit assets from a deceased person is called an inheritance tax or estate tax. Inheritance tax is levied on the beneficiaries receiving the assets, while estate tax is applied to the deceased's estate before the assets are distributed. Notably, the specific application and rates of these taxes can vary significantly by jurisdiction. Some places have no inheritance tax at all, while others may have exemptions based on the value of the inheritance or the relationship to the deceased.