New York, Illinois, Washington, Massachusetts, Maryland, Minnesota, Oregon, Connecticut, Hawaii, Maine, Rhode Island & Vermont Estate & Inheritance Tax Calculator
New York levies its own estate tax above $7,160,000, on top of the federal tax.
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New York estate tax estimator
New York levies its own estate tax above $7,160,000, on top of the federal tax.
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New York at a glance
| Figure | New York | Source |
|---|---|---|
| State estate tax | Yes — exemption $7,160,000 | [1] |
| State inheritance tax | None | [1] |
| State top rate | 16.00% | [1] |
| Federal exemption | $13,990,000 | [2] |
New York highlighted. Same data as the table below, shown as a distribution so the comparison is visible at a glance.
Highlighted: New York, ranked 8 of 50. Median $342,000.
New York 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 | $80,640 | $0 | $7,919,360 |
| $10,000,000 | $272,640 | $0 | $9,727,360 |
| $13,000,000 | $560,640 | $0 | $12,439,360 |
| $16,000,000 | $848,640 | $804,000 | $14,347,360 |
| $20,000,000 | $1,232,640 | $2,404,000 | $16,363,360 |
| $27,000,000 | $1,904,640 | $5,204,000 | $19,891,360 |
| $35,000,000 | $2,672,640 | $8,404,000 | $23,923,360 |
Worked figures for New York
New York 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 | $32,640 | $0 | $32,640 | $7,467,360 |
| $10,000,000 | $272,640 | $0 | $272,640 | $9,727,360 |
| $15,000,000 | $752,640 | $404,000 | $1,156,640 | $13,843,360 |
| $20,000,000 | $1,232,640 | $2,404,000 | $3,636,640 | $16,363,360 |
| $30,000,000 | $2,192,640 | $6,404,000 | $8,596,640 | $21,403,360 |
How New York compares nationally
On median home price (estate context), New York ranks #8 of 50 at $526,000 — 54% above 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) |
|---|---|---|
| #6 | Colorado | $543,000 |
| #7 | Utah | $542,000 |
| #8 | New York | $526,000 |
| #9 | New Hampshire | $523,000 |
| #10 | Rhode Island | $517,000 |
New York questions, answered with New York numbers
Does New York have an estate tax?▾
Yes. New York levies its own estate tax in addition to the federal tax, and its exemption is far below the federal $13,990,000.
What would a $5,000,000 estate owe in New York?▾
About $0: $0 to New York and $0 federal. Roughly $5,000,000 passes to heirs.
And a $20,000,000 estate?▾
Approximately $3,636,640 in total tax, of which $1,232,640 is New York estate tax, leaving about $16,363,360.
Last reviewed 2026-08-27. New York figures only — verify with the relevant New York agency before acting. How this is calculated.