What is another word for death duty?
Pronunciation: [dˈɛθ djˈuːti] (IPA) 
Death duty, also known as an Inheritance tax, is a tax levied by the government on the property or estate of a deceased person. The tax is based on the estate value and is divided amongst beneficiaries. There are various other synonyms that can be used for death duty, including Estate tax, Succession tax, or Death tax. These terms are used interchangeably depending on the country and its legalities. In the UK, for example, the term 'death duties' is used to refer to all taxes related to the estate of a deceased individual. However, in the United States, Estate tax is the specific term used to define a tax levied on estates after death, whereas a 'death tax' is a broader term used to refer to all the taxes that an individual may face after their death.
