State Tax · Washington

Washington estate-tax exclusion and rate changes take effect

Washington's Department of Revenue identifies a $3 million filing threshold and exclusion for dates of death on or after July 1, 2026, with state-specific rate and deduction rules.

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What changed

Washington's Department of Revenue identifies a $3 million filing threshold and exclusion for dates of death on or after July 1, 2026, with state-specific rate and deduction rules.

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Why it matters

A federal filing result does not answer the Washington filing or tax question, and the date of death changes which state table applies.

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