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FTB 3571Request for Estate Income Tax Certificate 2025

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The document is a request form for an Estate Income Tax Clearance Certificate from the California Franchise Tax Board, required under California law. It outlines the necessary information and questions that must be answered regarding the decedent's residency, probate proceedings, asset values, and tax return filings. The form must be submitted at least 30 days prior to a court hearing on the final account of the estate.

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Begin by filling in the 'Estate of' section with the decedent's name, followed by their Federal Employer ID number and date of death.
Complete the fiduciary information, including their name, contact number, and address. Ensure accuracy as this will be used for correspondence.
Answer the questions regarding residency and probate proceedings. Attach any required documents as specified in the instructions.
In the declaration section, indicate whether California Individual Income Tax Returns have been filed for the decedent and provide details for each year.
Finally, sign and date the form at the bottom. Review all entries for completeness before submitting.

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Do beneficiaries pay tax on estate income?

Tax liability attaches to and moves with estate assets. Therefore, beneficiaries will be responsible for any tax liability not already paid by the estate. If a beneficiary receives income that would have otherwise gone to the decedent, they must pay tax on the money.

What documents do I need for estate taxes?

What other information do I need to include with the return? Copies of the death certificate. Copies of the decedents will and/or relevant trusts. Copies of appraisals. Copies of relevant documents regarding litigation involving the estate.

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 information is needed for an estate tax return?

Copies of the decedents will and/or relevant trusts. Copies of appraisals. Copies of relevant documents regarding litigation involving the estate. Documentation of any unusual items shown on the return (partially included assets, losses, near date of death transfers, others).

Do I need to file an estate tax return in California?

Currently, California does not impose its own estate tax, which means heirs or executors are not required to file any additional state-level return beyond the usual procedures for property transfers and final income taxes.

Who is responsible for filing an estate tax return?

The personal representative is responsible for filing any final individual income tax return(s) and the estate tax return of the decedent when due. You may need to file Form 56, Notice Concerning Fiduciary Relationship to notify the IRS of the existence of a fiduciary relationship.

How to get a copy of an estate tax return?

For a copy of the deceased persons tax return, submit Form 4506, Request for Copy of Tax Return. Theres a fee for each return you request.

Do all Estates have to file federal estate income tax returns?

If the estate generates more than $600 in annual gross income, you are required to file Form 1041, U.S. Income Tax Return for Estates and Trusts. An estate may also need to pay quarterly estimated taxes. See Form 1041 instructions for information on when to file quarterly estimated taxes.

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