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§ 67-8-214. [reserved.]

The commissioner may, in the commissioner’s discretion, institute suit in the name of the state of Tennessee, in any court of competent jurisdiction for the collection of the tax imposed by this part in the event the tax is not paid when due. Such suit shall be for the amount of the tax due, with […]

§ 67-8-204. Tax Imposed

In addition to any inheritance, succession and/or estate tax or taxes imposed by the state of Tennessee under the authority of any other statute or statutes, a Tennessee estate tax is imposed for the exclusive use of the state upon the transfer of the Tennessee estate of every decedent, the amount of which Tennessee estate […]

§ 67-8-205. Tax for Use of State

The tax imposed by this part is a tax exclusively for the use of the state, and no county, municipality or taxing district shall have power to levy any like tax.

§ 67-8-206. Tax Charged Upon Entire Estate — Affidavit

The Tennessee estate tax shall be charged upon the entire Tennessee estate of the decedent, and the executor shall pay the tax to the commissioner of revenue, and shall file with such commissioner an affidavit showing: The amount of the federal estate tax before allowing the maximum credit for taxes of any of the kinds […]

§ 67-8-114. [reserved.]

If the tax imposed under this part is not paid by the donor when due, and if a distress warrant directed against the property of such donor has been returned nulla bona, the donee of any gift shall be personally liable for such tax to the extent of the value of such gift.