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This document addresses concerns regarding the election out of estate tax for 2010 decedents and the filing of Form 8939 for basis adjustments, clarifying that these items will not be due on April
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How to fill out Form 8939 and Election Out of Estate Tax for 2010

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Obtain a copy of Form 8939 from the IRS website.
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Review the instructions for Form 8939 carefully to understand the eligibility and requirements.
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Gather all necessary information regarding the decedent's estate and assets.
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Complete the top section of the form with basic information about the decedent and the estate.
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List the beneficiaries and their respective shares of the assets inherited from the decedent.
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Fill out the section regarding the fair market value of the inherited property as of the date of death.
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Complete the elections concerning the estate tax and indicate if the estate wishes to opt out of the estate tax.
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Review the completed form for accuracy and completeness.
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Sign and date the form where required.
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File Form 8939 with the IRS before the deadline, along with any required supporting documentation.

Who needs Form 8939 and Election Out of Estate Tax for 2010?

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Any estate of a decedent who died in 2010 and wishes to elect out of the estate tax.
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Beneficiaries who are receiving property from a decedent's estate and need to report the inherited assets for tax purposes.
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Executors or administrators of the estate handling the estate's tax matters.
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Form 8939 is a tax form used by estates of individuals who died in 2010 to elect out of the estate tax under Internal Revenue Code Section 2210. This election allows the estate to avoid the federal estate tax by opting for a carryover basis regime for inherited assets.
The executor of the estate of a decedent who died in 2010 and has significant assets is required to file Form 8939 if they choose to elect out of the estate tax.
To fill out Form 8939, the executor must gather information about the decedent's property, calculate the fair market value for the estates, and provide details about the beneficiaries. Instructions for completing the form are provided by the IRS and should be followed carefully.
The purpose of Form 8939 is to allow estates of decedents who died in 2010 to elect out of federal estate tax, which provides a streamlined method of reporting for the transfer of assets and calculates their basis for beneficiaries.
Form 8939 requires reporting the decedent's name, date of death, details of the estate's assets, their fair market values at the date of death, the beneficiaries, and any adjustments to the basis of inherited property.
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