Estate Tax vs Inheritance Tax: Who Actually Pays the Bill?

Estate tax and inheritance tax are both often referred to as "death taxes," but they aren’t the same when it comes down to who pays.

# Estate Tax vs Inheritance Tax: Who Actually Pays the Bill? Estate tax and inheritance tax are both often referred to as "death taxes," but they aren’t the same when it comes down to who pays. **Read the full article:** [Kiplinger](https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/estate-tax-vs-inheritance-tax) *This article was originally published by Kiplinger. MoneyWiseInc provides expert curation of the best financial content from trusted sources.*