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What is the generation-skipping tax?

Quick Answer

The generation-skipping transfer (GST) tax is a flat 40% federal tax on transfers that skip a generation — to grandchildren or unrelated people 37.5+ years younger.

How the generation-skipping tax applies to transfers.
Warren Team
Updated April 26, 2026
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