Inheritance Tax

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Originally published on September 20, 2020 and last updated on February 4, 2023
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When a family member dies it is always a difficult time for the rest of the family. It is very common for parents to want to leave their money and possessions to their children or other relatives, which is called inheritance. In many countries this inheritance is subject to tax where the government claim a percentage of the value of any possessions that are inherited. It is often debated whether there should even be an inheritance tax, with some people suggesting that the person who died had already paid tax on the money or possessions that are inherited.

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Useful Vocabulary

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  • inheritance (noun)
  • inherit (verb)
  • death (noun)
  • dead (adjective)
  • die (verb)
  • tax (noun)
  • allowance (noun)

Conversation Questions

  • Should people have to pay inheritance tax?
  • Do you know if people have to pay inheritance tax in your country?
  • Do you think it is fair that people should be made to pay this tax?
  • If people have to pay an inheritance tax, what do you think is a fair value? Should there be a tax-free allowance?

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Gregory is a qualified TEFL teacher who has been teaching English as a Foreign Language (ESL) for over a decade. He has taught in-person classes in Spain and to English learners around the world online.