Alabama +37 more Estate & Inheritance Tax Calculator
Alabama has no state estate tax, so only the federal exemption of $13,990,000 applies.
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Alabama estate tax estimator
Alabama has no state estate tax, so only the federal exemption of $13,990,000 applies.
Estimated total estate tax —
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Alabama at a glance
| Figure | Alabama | Source |
|---|---|---|
| State estate tax | None | [2] |
| State inheritance tax | None | [2] |
| State top rate | N/A | [2] |
| Federal exemption | $13,990,000 | [6] |
Alabama highlighted. Same data as the table below, shown as a distribution so the comparison is visible at a glance.
Highlighted: Alabama, ranked 43 of 50. Median $342,000.
Alabama estate tax by estate size
State and federal exposure across estate values.
| Estate value | State tax | Federal tax | To heirs |
|---|---|---|---|
| $250,000 | $0 | $0 | $250,000 |
| $500,000 | $0 | $0 | $500,000 |
| $750,000 | $0 | $0 | $750,000 |
| $1,000,000 | $0 | $0 | $1,000,000 |
| $1,500,000 | $0 | $0 | $1,500,000 |
| $2,000,000 | $0 | $0 | $2,000,000 |
| $2,500,000 | $0 | $0 | $2,500,000 |
| $3,000,000 | $0 | $0 | $3,000,000 |
| $4,000,000 | $0 | $0 | $4,000,000 |
| $5,000,000 | $0 | $0 | $5,000,000 |
| $6,500,000 | $0 | $0 | $6,500,000 |
| $8,000,000 | $0 | $0 | $8,000,000 |
| $10,000,000 | $0 | $0 | $10,000,000 |
| $13,000,000 | $0 | $0 | $13,000,000 |
| $16,000,000 | $0 | $804,000 | $15,196,000 |
| $20,000,000 | $0 | $2,404,000 | $17,596,000 |
| $27,000,000 | $0 | $5,204,000 | $21,796,000 |
| $35,000,000 | $0 | $8,404,000 | $26,596,000 |
Worked figures for Alabama
Alabama values:
| Estate | State Tax | Federal | Total | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $500,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $500,000 |
| $1,000,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,000,000 |
| $2,000,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,000,000 |
| $3,000,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,000,000 |
| $5,000,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,000,000 |
| $7,500,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,500,000 |
| $10,000,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $10,000,000 |
| $15,000,000 | $0 | $404,000 | $404,000 | $14,596,000 |
| $20,000,000 | $0 | $2,404,000 | $2,404,000 | $17,596,000 |
| $30,000,000 | $0 | $6,404,000 | $6,404,000 | $23,596,000 |
How Alabama compares nationally
On median home price (estate context), Alabama ranks #43 of 50 at $242,000 — 29% below the median of $342,000. The national range runs from $183,000 (West Virginia) to $837,000 (Hawaii).
| Rank | State | Median home price (estate context) |
|---|---|---|
| #41 | Kansas | $253,000 |
| #42 | Ohio | $252,000 |
| #43 | Alabama | $242,000 |
| #44 | Iowa | $241,000 |
| #45 | Kentucky | $235,000 |
Alabama questions, answered with Alabama numbers
Does Alabama have an estate tax?▾
No. Alabama has no state estate tax, so only the federal exemption of $13,990,000 applies — most estates owe nothing.
What would a $5,000,000 estate owe in Alabama?▾
Nothing at either level. $5,000,000 is well under the federal $13,990,000 exemption and Alabama adds no state tax.
And a $20,000,000 estate?▾
Approximately $2,404,000 in total tax — all federal, since Alabama has no state estate tax, leaving about $17,596,000.
Last reviewed 2026-08-27. Alabama figures only — verify with the relevant Alabama agency before acting. How this is calculated.