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This form is used by individuals acting in a fiduciary capacity to notify the Internal Revenue Service of their appointment and the circumstances surrounding the fiduciary relationship, including
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Form 56 is a tax form used by estate representatives to notify the IRS of the existence of a trust or an estate and the representative's status.
Individuals who are serving as executors, administrators, or trustees of an estate or trust are required to file Form 56.
To fill out Form 56, provide identifying information about the estate or trust, specify the role of the filer, and indicate any taxable entities related to the estate or trust.
The purpose of Form 56 is to inform the IRS about a fiduciary relationship and to establish the tax obligations of the estate or trust.
Form 56 requires reporting the name and address of the trust or estate, the name of the fiduciary, their address, and the type of appointment.
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