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Discover LudwigThe phrase "death tax" is correct and can be used in written English.
It refers to a tax imposed on the transfer of a person's assets after their death. Example: "The recent debate among lawmakers is centered on whether or not to repeal the death tax, as some argue it unfairly burdens families already coping with the loss of a loved one."
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death tax
noun
Inheritance tax
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Long live the death tax.
The death tax is dead.
A "death tax"?
The death tax is unfair.
You vetoed the death tax.
So we will abolish the death tax.
He denounced the so-called death tax.
Completely getting rid of the death tax.
Alas, "death tax" carries an emotional charge.
MR. BUSH -- Eliminating the death tax?
Don't vote for Labour's new death tax".
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