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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 on or after January 1, 2019. It outlines recent changes in tax law regarding taxable gifts, QTIP elections, and filing requirements for both residents and nonresidents. The document also includes information on penalties for late filing and payment, as well as guidelines for submitting necessary supplemental documents and amendments. Additionally, it addresses specific provisions related to surviving spouses who are not U.S. citizens and the treatment of same-sex marriages under estate tax law.

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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 executor information section. If there are multiple executors, list all names and provide necessary details for each.
Fill out Schedule A based on whether the decedent was a New York State resident or non-resident at the time of death. This determines which assets need to be reported.
If applicable, indicate any QTIP elections in the designated area. This is important for tax calculations related to marital deductions.
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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.

Who gets the tax refund of a deceased person?

Claiming a refund A surviving relative. The sole beneficiary. Legal representative of the estate.

Can you cash a tax refund check of a deceased person?

If you received checks for someone who died, youll need to go through the probate process in order to deposit them into an account or cash them. This may require being named as the executor or administrator of the estate, or getting the check signed by someone who is authorized to do so on behalf of the estate.

Who can claim refund for deceased taxpayer?

Claiming a refund If you file a return and claim a refund for a deceased taxpayer, you must be: A surviving spouse/RDP. A surviving relative. The sole beneficiary.

Who signs the tax return for a deceased person?

Any appointed representative must sign the return. If its a joint return, the surviving spouse must also sign it. If there isnt an appointed representative, the surviving spouse filing a joint return should sign the return and write in the signature area labeled, filing as surviving spouse.

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Will the IRS direct deposit refund for a deceased taxpayer?

Yes, you can use a bank account by entering the account that belongs to the executor. You can also choose to have it mailed to your address, which should be on the 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.

How much can you inherit in NYS without paying taxes?

New York Estate Tax Exemption The New York estate tax threshold is $7.16 million in 2025 and $6.94 million in 2024. That number will keep going up annually with inflation. This means that if a persons estate is worth less than $7.16 million and they die in 2024, the estate owes nothing to the state of New York.

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