California no longer has an estate tax to speak of. It was repealed in 2005.
The current total local sales tax rate in Beverly Hills, CA is 9.0%
For 2011, the federal estate tax exemption will be $5 million and the estate tax rate for estates valued over this amount will be 35%. The estate tax has also become unified with federal gift and generation-skipping transfer taxes such that in 2011 the lifetime gift tax exemption and generation-skipping transfer tax exemption will be $5 million each and the tax rate for both of these taxes will also be 35%. There is NO federal level inheritance tax.
As of my last knowledge update in October 2023, Kentucky does not impose a state estate tax. However, the federal estate tax may apply if an estate exceeds a certain threshold, which is subject to change. It's important to consult a tax professional or legal advisor for the most current information and any potential changes in tax laws.
The current state sales tax in California is 7.25%. There is an additional county-level sales tax that gets added to this, depending on the county. You can look up your local rate on the state website: http://www.boe.ca.gov/sutax/pam71.htm
'Sources and related links' below has the current rate. It was 7.75% when I checked.
5%
Virginia does not have an inheritance tax. But they do have an estate tax.
The federal estate tax rate for 2012 ranged from 18% to 35%, depending on the size of the estate. Estates valued above the exemption amount of $5.12 million were subject to taxation. The tax rate increased progressively with the value of the estate, with higher rates applicable to larger estates.
For 2011, the federal estate tax exemption will be $5 million and the estate tax rate for estates valued over this amount will be 35%. The estate tax has also become unified with federal gift and generation-skipping transfer taxes such that in 2011 the lifetime gift tax exemption and generation-skipping transfer tax exemption will be $5 million each and the tax rate for both of these taxes will also be 35%. There is NO federal level inheritance tax.
As of January 2013 the California sales tax is listed to be 7.50%, which is currently temporary until the end of 2016, where it will drop by 0.25%. This is the highest minimum state sales tax in the United States.
There are all sorts of taxes in California: income tax sales tax property tax cigarette tax liquor tax estate tax gambling tax and hundreds of others.
16% but I don't know if it is a flat-rate or if it is graduated. What was the rate in 2010?