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What is a Form 56?

Form 56 is used to notify the IRS of the creation or termination of a fiduciary relationship under section 6903 and provide the qualification for the fiduciary relationship under section 6036. CAUTION! Form 56 cannot be used to update the last known address of the person for whom you are acting.

Where does Form 56 get mailed to?

Form 56 can be mailed directly to the IRS department in your state. A tax professional can help you find the address of your state's office, or you can find out the closest one online by visiting the IRS.gov website.

Who Must File Form 56?

Estate. If you are a guardian, trustee, administrator, or another person responsible for a decedent's estate, you are required to file Form 56. If there are multiple trustees for one estate, each trustee will be required to file IRS Form 56.

Does form 56 need to be filed?

Form 56 should be filed by a fiduciary (see Definitions below) to notify the IRS of the creation or termination of a fiduciary relationship under section 6903. For example, if you are acting as fiduciary for an individual, a decedent's estate, or a trust, you may file Form 56.

Can IRS form 56 be filed electronically?

Form 56, Notice Concerning Fiduciary Relationship, cannot be e-filed with the 1040 return. It must be transmitted separately.

How do I report a change of trustee to the IRS?

To change the trustee, you need to submit IRS form 8822-B, "Change of Address or Responsible Party" naming yourself as the New responsible party. I was instructed by an IRS service representative over the phone on how to change the trustee for a trust EIN.

When should you file Form 56?

This form is typically filed when an individual becomes incapacitated, decides to delegate his or her tax responsibilities, or the individual dies. Form 56 differs from a Form 2848, Power of Attorney form which allows a representative to act on behalf of the individual.

How do I submit Form 56 to the IRS?

File Form 56 at Internal Revenue Service Center where the person for whom you are acting is required to file tax returns. If you wish to receive tax notices for more than one form and one of the forms is Form 1040, file Form 56 with the IRS center where the person for whom you are acting is required to file Form 1040.

Can Form 56 be filed electronically?

Form 56, Notice Concerning Fiduciary Relationship, cannot be e-filed with the 1040 return. It must be transmitted separately.

How do I submit Form 56 to the IRS?

File Form 56 at Internal Revenue Service Center where the person for whom you are acting is required to file tax returns. If you wish to receive tax notices for more than one form and one of the forms is Form 1040, file Form 56 with the IRS center where the person for whom you are acting is required to file Form 1040.

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