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The document is the Maine Estate Tax Return Form 706ME for estates of decedents who died in 2018. It outlines the requirements for filing, including information about the decedent and personal representative, residency status, tax computation, and payment details. The form must be filed within nine months of the decedent's death if certain conditions are met, such as exceeding a federal estate tax threshold or having reportable amounts. It includes instructions for calculating the Maine taxable estate and provides guidelines for submitting supporting documentation.

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Begin with Step 1, where you will enter the Decedent and Personal Representative Information. Fill in the decedent's name, Social Security Number, date of death, and domicile address. Then provide details for the personal representative including their contact information.
Proceed to Step 2 to input Authorized Representative Information if applicable. This includes the firm name and contact details of any estate representatives.
In Step 3, check the box that corresponds to the decedent’s residency status—either Resident or Nonresident.
Move on to Step 4 for Tax Computation. Carefully complete each line based on federal Form 706 data, ensuring accurate calculations for Maine taxable estate and apportionment factors.
Finally, in Step 5, organize your filing order as specified and ensure all supporting documents are attached before submission.

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When must you file a 706?

Generally, the estate tax return is due nine months after the date of death. A six-month extension is available if requested prior to the due date and the estimated correct amount of tax is paid before the due date. The gift tax return is due on April 15 following the year in which the gift is made.

What triggers an estate tax filing?

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 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 main purpose of form 706?

The executor of a decedents estate uses Form 706 to figure the estate tax imposed by Chapter 11 of the Internal Revenue Code. Form 706 is also used to compute the generation-skipping transfer (GST) tax imposed by Chapter 13 on direct skips.

What assets are exempt from 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 a 706 tax form 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.

How much can you inherit in Maine without paying taxes?

Inheritance and Estate Taxes in Maine That means if you die and your total estate is worth less than $7 million, Maine wont collect any tax. However, if the estate is worth more than $7 million, there is a progressive estate tax rate, which ranges from 8% to 12%, that applies to every dollar above $7 million.

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