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Editorial Policy

Editorial & Accuracy Policy

EstateFig covers taxes that directly affect families' savings and inheritances. This policy explains how we source, review, and correct the figures behind every calculator and guide.

1. Every number is cited

Each exemption, rate, bracket, and rule links to a named source — a federal statute (such as IRC § 2010 or OBBBA 2025), an IRS form or publication, or a state Department of Revenue statute — plus the year we last verified it. The site's build process will not publish a figure that lacks a citation.

2. Review before publication

Content is authored by the EstateFig editorial team and reviewed by a separate editor before it goes live. Calculators and articles carry a “Last updated” date so readers know how fresh the numbers are. When a licensed EA, CPA, or estate attorney performs formal sign-off, their real name and credential are attributed on the page.

3. Update cadence

We review all figures at least once per year (typically before filing season) and again whenever a controlling statute or inflation adjustment changes an exemption or rate. The federal exemption and state figures shown here reflect the 2026-08-09 editorial review.

4. Corrections process

If you find an error or an outdated figure, email [email protected] with the page and the source you believe is correct. Verified corrections are applied promptly and the page's “Last updated” date is revised. Material corrections are noted in our change log.

5. What we will not do

We do not present placeholder or unverified professional credentials as fact, and we do not let advertising or affiliate relationships influence the calculations, the exemptions shown, or the order in which states are ranked. Calculator results are free and unrestricted.

6. Not legal or tax advice

EstateFig provides informal planning estimates only. Tax outcomes depend on a taxpayer's actual facts, filings, and the interpretation of the IRS and state agencies. Always confirm current rules with the IRS, your state Department of Revenue, or a licensed estate attorney or CPA before acting. See the full disclaimer on our legal page.

Not legal or tax advice. Estate and inheritance tax is determined by a court or tax authority using your actual filings. Online estimators provide an informal planning figure only. Laws and exemption amounts change every year — always confirm the current rule with the IRS, your state Department of Revenue, or a licensed estate attorney or CPA before relying on any number.