Can the funeral expenses and unpaid bills of the decedent be deducted from the amount subject to tax?
Yes. Unsatisfied liabilities incurred by the decedent prior to his/her death are deductible against his/her taxable estate. In addition to debts incurred by the decedent or the estate, the cost of administration of the estate, attorney fees and fiduciary fees incurred to administer the estate, funeral and burial expenses, including the cost of a burial lot, tombstone or grave marker, and other related burial expenses, are deductible.

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1. What are the inheritance tax rates for a surviving spouse?
2. Who are considered to be lineal heirs and lineal descendants for the purpose of inheritance tax?
3. Is there a discount allowed on Pennsylvania inheritance tax?
4. Can the funeral expenses and unpaid bills of the decedent be deducted from the amount subject to tax?
5. I put my mother’s name on my savings account. Recently my mother died and now I am being told that I will have to pay an Inheritance Tax on my own money. Can this be correct?
6. Was the widows’ tax repealed in Pennsylvania?
7. What is the family exemption and how much can be claimed?
8. Who is entitled to claim the family exemption?