Can New Jersey tax you when you die? Unfortunately, yes ☹
Unfortunately, even death does not prevent you from being taxed in New Jersey. While New Jersey no longer has an estate tax, it still has an Inheritance Tax that applies to certain beneficiaries, including siblings, nieces, nephews and other more remote family members and friends. It is important that you know how the Inheritance Tax works so that your will is drawn up to handle this tax the way you would like.