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This document serves as an application to request an extension of time to file estate tax returns and/or pay U.S. estate taxes, including generation-skipping transfer taxes.
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How to fill out Application for Extension of Time To File a Return and/or Pay U.S. Estate (and Generation-Skipping Transfer) Taxes

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Obtain Form 4768, Application for Extension of Time To File a Return and/or Pay U.S. Estate (and Generation-Skipping Transfer) Taxes.
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Fill in the decedent's name and social security number at the top of the form.
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Provide the estate's identification number in the appropriate section.
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Indicate the date of death of the decedent.
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Specify the type of tax for which you are requesting an extension (E.g., estate tax, generation-skipping transfer tax).
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Estimate the total amount of tax due and the amount you plan to pay with the application, if any.
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Sign and date the application, confirming the information provided is true and correct.
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Submit the form to the appropriate IRS address based on the location of the estate.
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Keep a copy of the submitted form for your records.

Who needs Application for Extension of Time To File a Return and/or Pay U.S. Estate (and Generation-Skipping Transfer) Taxes?

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Executors or administrators of an estate that is required to file a federal estate tax return.
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Individuals managing a trust that may be subject to generation-skipping transfer tax.
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Beneficiaries or family members who handle estate affairs on behalf of the deceased.
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The Application for Extension of Time To File a Return and/or Pay U.S. Estate (and Generation-Skipping Transfer) Taxes is a form that allows taxpayers to request additional time to file their estate tax return and/or pay any associated taxes owed to the IRS.
The application must be filed by executors or administrators of estates that are required to file Form 706 (U.S. Estate Tax Return) or Form 706-GS(D) for generation-skipping transfer taxes when they need more time to complete the required forms.
To fill out the application, taxpayers must provide identifying information about the decedent, including their name, Social Security number, date of death, and the address of the estate. They must also specify the amount of time needed for the extension and include the estimated tax liability if applicable.
The purpose of the application is to provide taxpayers with additional time to gather necessary documentation, complete the estate tax return accurately, and ensure that taxes owed are calculated correctly, thereby avoiding potential penalties for late filing.
The application must report the decedent's name, Social Security number, date of death, the address of the estate, and the estimated estate tax liability. Additionally, the taxpayer must indicate the requested period of extension and provide any relevant supporting information.
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