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Dependent
Definition:
A person, other than the taxpayer or spouse, who entitles the taxpayer to claim a dependency exemption.
Excise tax
Definition:
A tax on the sale or use of specific products or transactions.
Estate and Gift Tax
Definition:
One of the oldest and most common forms of taxation is the taxation of property held by an individual at the time of their death. Such a tax can take the form, among others, of estate tax (a tax levied on the estate before any transfers). An estate tax is a charge upon the decedent's entire estate, regardless of how it is disbursed.
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