As a thyroid patient, it's not only a challenge to get a doctor to run more than the Thyoid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) test, but it's a challenge to understand and interpret thyroid test results once you get them.
The tax is assessed at the rate of 10 cents per $100 on estates valued at more than $15,000, including the first $15,000 of assets. For example, the tax on an estate valued at $15,500 is $15.50. Localities may also impose a local probate tax equal to 1/3 of the state probate tax.
It is based solely on your filing status and income, and a dollar amount the federal government sets. If your status is single and you make less than $9,370, your refund is 100 percent of the taxes you paid. If you file as head of household, and you make less than $12,000, you get it all of your withheld taxes back. If you're over 65, you can make up to $13,450. If you're married, filing jointly, both under 65 and you make less than $18,700, you get a refund of all the withheld taxes.