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The 2018 Connecticut Estate and Gift Tax booklet provides detailed information and instructions for filing Forms CT-706/709, including guidelines for reporting taxable gifts made in 2018 and calculating estate taxes for decedents who died in that year. It outlines the tax exemption amount of $2.6 million, the process for filing returns, important deadlines, and specific instructions for various schedules related to gift and estate taxes. The document also includes comparisons between federal and state tax regulations, as well as information on penalties, interest, and recordkeeping.

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Begin by entering taxpayer information, including name, address, and Social Security Number in the designated fields.
For Section 1 (Gift Tax), determine if you need to file based on federal requirements. If required, report all gifts exceeding annual exclusions made during the year.
In Section 2 (Estate Tax), enter the decedent's date of death and complete the estate value calculations as per provided guidelines.
Review each section carefully, ensuring all necessary attachments are included, such as federal Forms 706 and 709.
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What is the gift tax form for CT?

Form CT-706-709 Connecticut Estate and Gift Tax Return. To document and pay the estate and gift tax due following the death of Connecticut residents and non-residents who died there, use a form CT-706/709. This form is also used to document tax due on gifts made by those still living.

What is IRS Form 709 used for?

Form 709 is used to report transfers subject to the Federal gift and certain generation-skipping transfer (GST) taxes, and to figure the tax, if any, due on those transfers.

How to file an estate tax return in CT?

To be a complete return, a death certificate and copies of the completed and signed federal Form 706 and Form 709, United States Gift (and Generation-Skipping Transfer) Tax Return (if applicable), including all supplemental documents, must be attached to Form CT‑706/709.

What is the difference between Form 709 and Form 706?

Whats the difference between Form 706 and Form 709? Form 706 is filed by the executor of an estate on behalf of a deceased person to calculate estate tax owed, while the latter is filed by you to report gifts exceeding the annual exclusion.

What is a form 706 used for?

Federal Form 706, also known as the United States Estate (and Generation-Skipping Transfer) Tax Return, is used to report the value of a deceased persons estate and determine the amount of estate tax due, if any. A snapshot of the value of the decedents assets and liabilities is taken on the day of death.

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When to submit IRS form 709?

Generally, you must file the Form 709 no earlier than January 1, but not later than April 15, of the year after the gift was made. If April 15 falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, Form 709 is due on the next business day.

How to file final sales tax return in CT?

Form OS‑114, Connecticut Sales and Use Tax Return, must be filed and paid electronically using myconneCT. DRS myconneCT allows taxpayers to electronically file, pay, and manage state tax responsibilities. Click here to File, Pay, or Register Now on myconneCT!

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