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The document is the New York State Estate Tax Return ET-706, applicable for estates of individuals who died between April 1, 2017, and December 31, 2018. It outlines the necessary information and forms required to report the taxable estate, including details about the decedent, executors, and property both within and outside New York State. The return must be filed within nine months of the decedent's death, along with a federal estate tax return if applicable. It includes schedules for computing taxable gifts, allowable deductions, and tax computation based on the estate's value.

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Click ‘Get Form’ to open the ET-706 in the editor.
Begin by entering the decedent's last name, first name, middle initial, and social security number in the designated fields.
Fill in the address of the decedent at the time of death, including city, state, and ZIP code. If a copy of the death certificate is attached, mark the corresponding box.
Indicate whether the decedent was a nonresident of New York State by marking the appropriate box and attaching Form ET-141 if necessary.
Complete sections regarding executor information, including names, addresses, and contact details. Ensure all required signatures are provided.
Proceed to Schedule A for computation of taxable estate. Carefully follow instructions for each line item based on federal forms.
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What does code 706 mean on an IRS transcript?

This code indicates that Form 706, which is used to determine the amount of the estate tax, has been accepted as filed and an examination has been concluded.

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 is form ET-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.

Can form 706 be electronically filed?

This will be available to electronically file in our system beginning in Tax Year 2025. Any returns that need filed for Tax year 2024, will need to be paper filed. Form 706 -Estate Tax Return is projected by the IRS to be available for electronic filing in Tax Year 2026.

What is the New York state estate tax exemption for 2025?

The basic exclusion amount for dates of death on or after January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025 is $7,160,000.

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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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