Form 706 checklist 2025

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The document outlines the preparation and examination of a federal estate tax return, specifically focusing on a case study involving the Estate of Jeremiah J. Successful. It details the steps taken by tax professionals in preparing the return, the examination process by IRS attorneys, and strategies for addressing potential audit issues. Key sections include the preparation of various schedules related to assets, deductions, and elections made by the executor. The document also discusses common issues that may trigger audits and provides guidance on effective communication with IRS representatives during the audit process.

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What triggers an estate tax return?

An estate tax return is required if the gross value of the estate is over a certain threshold. For individuals who die in 2025, the threshold is $13.99 million (up from $13.61 million in 2024). Almost anything belonging to the deceased with a tangible cash value is included in the value of the estate.

What should be attached to form 706?

You must attach the death certificate to the return. If the decedent was a citizen or resident of the United States and died testate (leaving a valid will), attach a certified copy of the will to the return. If you cannot obtain a certified copy, attach a copy of the will and an explanation of why it is not certified.

What are the filing requirements for the estate tax return 706 )?

An estate tax return (Form 706) must be filed if the gross estate of the decedent (who is a U.S. citizen or resident), increased by the decedents adjusted taxable gifts and specific gift tax exemption, is valued at more than the filing threshold for the year of the decedents death, as shown in the table below.

What is the average cost of form 706?

The Cost of Tax Preparation Tax FormCost per FormAverage Hourly Fees Form 990 (Exempt Organization) $735 $171.48 Form 1120-S (S Corporation) $903 $179.81 Form 1120 (Corporation) $913 $181.57 Form 706 (Estate) $1289 $188.6310 more rows

What assets are not subject to estate tax?

Most relatively simple estates (cash, publicly traded securities, small amounts of other easily valued assets, and no special deductions or elections, or jointly held property) do not require the filing of an estate tax return.

Do beneficiaries pay taxes on estate distributions?

An inheritance is not subject to income taxes. The federal estate tax now applies only to a tiny minority of super-wealthy taxpayers, estimated at about 2,000 a year in total. Income from traditional IRAs that are inherited will be taxable when the beneficiary takes distributions.

Do I have to report the sale of inherited property to the IRS?

Report the sale on Schedule D (Form 1040), Capital Gains and Losses and on Form 8949, Sales and Other Dispositions of Capital Assets: If you sell the property for more than your basis, you have a taxable gain.

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