Washington lawmakers made big headlines last month by passing a new income tax, but they also rolled back a few taxes they ...

Americans pay taxes throughout their lives. They may think they're done once they die. Not so. An estate tax can still be levied on things the deceased owned or had certain interests in when they die.

While Grim Reaper guides you to the afterlife, Uncle Sam will be escorting your heirs to the IRS. Death can be a tax-triggering event, with two in particular you should be aware of: the estate tax and ...