72-16-904. Estate tax imposed. An estate tax is imposed upon the transfer of the estate of every decedent leaving an estate that is subject to the federal estate tax imposed by the United States of America under the applicable provisions of the Internal Revenue Code and that has, in whole or in part, a taxable situs in this state.

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Terms Used In Montana Code 72-16-904

  • Decedent: A deceased person.
  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See Montana Code 1-1-201
  • United States: includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See Montana Code 1-1-201