Zimbabwe Tax Calculators · Estate Duty
Estate Duty Calculator
Estimate the estate duty on a deceased estate under the Estate Duty Act — gross estate, allowable deductions, surviving-spouse abatement and the USD 50,000 general abatement.
Estate composition
Fully deductible.
Step-by-step
1
Gross estate
Aggregate value of all property held at date of death (immovable, movable, financial).
2
Less: deductions
Debts, funeral expenses, administration costs.
3
Less: spouse abatement
Property accruing to a surviving spouse is deductible in full.
4
Less: general abatement
USD 50,000 (or current statutory figure).
5
Apply 5% to dutiable estate
Estate duty = dutiable estate × 5%.
Statutory anchors
- Estate Duty Act [Chapter 23:03]
- Administration of Estates Act [Chapter 6:01]