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GST exemption allocated. Subtract line 4 from line 3. GST tax due from fiduciary divide line 5 by 3. Name of trust Trust s EIN Name and title of fiduciary Name of decedent Address of fiduciary number and street Decedent s SSN City state and ZIP or postal code Name of executor Address of executor number and street Filing due date of Schedule R Form 706 with extensions Service Center where Form 706 was filed Part 1. When to pay The GST tax is due and payable 9 months after the decedent s date...

How to fill out form 706

How to fill out form 706

1. Read the instructions carefully to understand the requirements and information needed to complete Form 706.
2. Gather all necessary documents and information, such as the decedent's personal details, assets, and liabilities.
3. Start filling out Part 1 by providing the general information about the estate and the decedent.
4. Proceed to Part 2 and report the assets included in the estate, along with their appraised values.
5. Complete Part 3 to calculate the gross estate and taxable estate by subtracting deductions, such as debts and administration expenses.
6. If applicable, fill out Part 4 to claim any deductions specific to the estate, such as qualified conservation easements.
7. Proceed to Part 5 and calculate the estate tax by applying the tax rates to the taxable estate.
8. Complete Part 6 to determine the unified credit and calculate the net estate tax owed.
9. Attach any required supporting documents, schedules, or additional forms to support the information provided.
10. Review the completed form and double-check for any errors or missing information.
11. Sign and date the form before submitting it to the appropriate tax authority.
12. Keep a copy of the completed Form 706 for your records.

Who needs form 706?

1. Form 706 is needed by the executor or administrator of a deceased person's estate.
2. It is required when the value of the decedent's estate, combined with any lifetime taxable gifts, exceeds the applicable federal estate tax exclusion amount.
3. Spouses can also file Form 706 to elect portability, allowing the surviving spouse to use any unused estate tax exclusion amount from the deceased spouse.
4. Form 706 is filed with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to report and pay estate taxes.

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What is form 706?

Form 706 is the United States Estate (and Generation-Skipping Transfer) Tax Return, which is used to report the value of a decedent's estate and calculate any estate tax that may be due.

Who is required to file form 706?

Form 706 must be filed by the executor of a decedent's estate if the value of the estate is above the federal estate tax exemption amount, which is $12.06 million for 2022.

How to fill out form 706?

Form 706 must be filled out accurately and completely, including information on the decedent's assets, liabilities, and any transfers of property made during their lifetime.

What is the purpose of form 706?

The purpose of form 706 is to calculate the estate tax that may be due on a decedent's estate and ensure that the correct amount is paid to the IRS.

What information must be reported on form 706?

Information that must be reported on form 706 includes the decedent's assets, liabilities, any transfers of property made during the decedent's lifetime, and any other relevant information for calculating estate tax.