Signs and symptoms of mononucleosis may include: Fatigue. Sore throat, perhaps a strep throat that doesn't get better with antibiotic use. Fever. Swollen lymph nodes in your neck and armpits. Swollen tonsils. Headache. Skin rash.
Death Taxes. DEFINITION of 'Death Taxes'. Taxes imposed by the federal and/or state government on someone's estate upon their death. These taxes are levied on the beneficiary that receives the property in the deceased's will; the tax amount is based on the property's value at the time of the owner's death.
How to Avoid Inheritance Tax. When someone dies, the money and property left to beneficiaries is subject to an inheritance tax. Sometimes referred to as the death tax, this is an often debated issue as neither the benefactor nor the heirs want to see a large part of an inheritance go to taxes. In 2009, the estate tax only applied to estates valued at more than $3.5 million for an individual and $7 million for a couple. 2  The amount over the limit is taxed at 45%.