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The document provides detailed instructions for completing the New York State Estate Tax Return (Form ET-706) for estates of individuals who died between April 1, 2016, and March 31, 2017. It outlines recent legislative changes affecting estate tax calculations, filing requirements for both residents and nonresidents, penalties for late filing or payment, and necessary supplemental documents. The document also includes information on marital deductions for non-citizen spouses, discovery of abandoned property, and the process for requesting extensions or releases of liens.

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Begin by entering the decedent's information, including their name, address, social security number, and date of death. Ensure accuracy as this data is crucial for processing.
Complete the preparer information section if applicable. If you are not the executor but prepared the form, include your PTIN or SSN.
Fill out the estate details. Indicate whether a federal estate tax return is required and provide necessary financial figures such as taxable gifts and prior tax payments.
Review each schedule carefully. For residents, complete Schedule A; for nonresidents, ensure Schedule C is filled out accurately regarding property located in New York State.
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How long does the IRS have to audit a Form 706?

In most cases, the statute of limitations the time in which the IRS can conduct and complete an audit is three years from the filing date.

What are the common mistakes when filing form 706?

At our firm, we frequently encounter these errors that can put families at risk: Not filing Form 706 because the estate falls below the exemption threshold. Incomplete or inaccurate asset valuations that trigger IRS audits. Missing critical deadlines for filing or requesting extensions.

What is the estate tax exemption in NY for 2016?

As of April 1, 2016, the New York State estate tax exemption will increase to $4,187,500 from $3,125,000. The size of the New York State exemption, however, can be misleading because if the value of the estate exceeds the exemption by 5% or more, the New York State exemption is completely eliminated.

Does every estate have to file a form 706?

Do all estates have to file Form 706? No, not all estates need to file Form 706. Only estates with gross assets and prior taxable gifts exceeding the annually determined exemption amount are required to file this form. For 2023, this threshold is set at $12.92 million, or $13.61 million in 2024.

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.

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What is the average cost of Form 706?

What is the Average Cost of Filing Taxes by Form and Service Tax FormCost per FormAverage Hourly Fees for Filing Tax Form 990 (Exempt Organization) $735 $171.48 Form 1120-S (S Corporation) $903 $179.81 Form 1120 (Corporation) $913 $181.57 Form 706 (Estate) $1,289 $188.6310 more rows Jul 10, 2025

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If you know what form or publication you need, call the IRS toll-free forms number at 1-800-TAX-FORM (1-800-829-3676).

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