Whether you have to report an inheritance on your taxes depends on what you inherit and the subsequent handling of that ...
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An inheritance can add to your finances, but taxes may reduce the amount that reaches you. Some states tax beneficiaries directly, while separate estate taxes may apply before assets are distributed.