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  2. Begin with Part I, entering the decedent's first and last name, social security number, and date of death. Ensure accuracy as this information is crucial for tax purposes.
  3. Fill in the insurance company details including name, address, and policy type. This section helps identify the insurance provider associated with the policy.
  4. Complete fields regarding the policy number, date issued, and owner’s name. If the decedent is not the owner, attach a copy of the application.
  5. Proceed to list beneficiaries and provide details on premiums, face amounts, and any outstanding debts related to the policy. This information is essential for determining net proceeds.
  6. In Part II, repeat similar steps for living insured details if applicable. Ensure all sections are filled accurately to avoid delays in processing.

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You can contact the MA Department of Revenue for general help and informaton, or to order forms, by calling 1-800-392-6089. Tax forms can be printed for you free of charge at the Reference Desk.
When an insured person or policy owner dies and an estate tax return is filed (or when a life insurance policy is transferred as a gift), Uncle Sam wants to know about it by way of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Federal Form 712 Life Insurance Statement.
You should receive a Form 1099-R showing the total proceeds and the taxable part. Report these amounts on lines 5a and 5b of Form 1040 or 1040-SR.
Most life insurance companies should provide this form when you provide a certified death certificate, or upon the owners request. In the case the insurance carrier does not provide a copy, you should file IRS Form 706, Schedule D.
Form 712 is filed by executors with Form 706, 706-NA, or 709 for insurance policy or premium amounts.

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Can I file Form W-7 online? No, ITIN applications must be mailed or submitted in person.
If you have a life insurance policy claim and need to obtain a copy of the IRS Federal Form 712, you can download a copy on the IRS website.
Go to .irs.gov/Form712 for the latest information. (To be filed by the executor with Form 706, United States Estate (and Generation-Skipping Transfer) Tax Return, or Form 706-NA, United States Estate (and Generation-Skipping Transfer) Tax Return, Estate of nonresident not a citizen of the United States.)

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