An Inheritance Tax Is a Tax on a Decedent's Right

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True/False

An inheritance tax is a tax on a decedent's right to pass property at death.

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Definitions:

Fiscal Policy

Changes in government spending and tax collections designed to achieve full employment, price stability, and economic growth; also called discretionary fiscal policy.

Taxes

Mandatory financial charges imposed by a government on individuals, corporations, and other entities to fund public expenditures.

Government Spending

The total amount of public funds that a government disburses on various services and projects.

Budget Deficits

The situation when a government's expenditure exceeds its revenue, resulting in a shortfall that needs to be financed through borrowing.