Only five states in the entire country have an inheritance tax, and Pennsylvania is one of them. Think about it, your kids will have to ante up 4.5% inheritance tax on anything you leave them ...

But in Pennsylvania, even an estate well below that $13.99 million threshold could still be subject to a state-level inheritance tax, and heirs could be personally responsible for paying it.

Explore Pennsylvania's 2025 state tax rates for income, sales, property, retirement, and more. Learn how Pennsylvania compares nationwide.