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When to request form 712?

After the death of the insured, estates that need to file an estate tax return will need to ask the insurance company to provide a Form 712 for each policy insuring the decedent.

Do I have to claim a life insurance check on my taxes?

Generally, life insurance proceeds you receive as a beneficiary due to the death of the insured person, arent includable in gross income and you dont have to report them. However, any interest you receive is taxable and you should report it as interest received.

What documents are needed to file an estate tax return?

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.

What is the difference between estate tax return and inheritance tax return?

Estate taxes are paid by a decedents estate before assets are distributed to heirs and are thus imposed on the overall value of the estate. Inheritance taxes are remitted by the recipient of a bequest and are thus based on the amount distributed to each beneficiary.

What is the purpose of filing an estate tax return?

Estate tax returns are legal documents filed with the government after an individuals death to report the total value of their estate, including assets and liabilities, for tax assessment purposes.

What is a Form 712 estate tax return?

The IRS Federal Form 712 reports the value of a life insurance policys proceeds after the insured dies for estate tax purposes.

What is the DC estate tax return form?

A DC Estate Tax Return (Form D-76 or Form D-76 EZ) must be filed where the gross estate is: $675,000 or more for individuals dying on or after January 1, 2001, even if the Federal Estate Tax Return (IRS Form 706, for decedents dying in 2002 and thereafter) is not required to be filed.

How to avoid DC estate tax?

In the District of Columbia, if the taxable estate exceeds $4.528 million (and the deceased died in 2023), you will be subject to estate tax on that portion. The executor or personal representative will need to file an estate tax return. An estate with a gross value under $4.528 million is tax-exempt.

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