Form 706 is the United States federal estate (and generation‑skipping transfer) tax return. Executors use it to report the value of a decedent’s estate, claim deductions, and calculate any estate tax owed. The official fillable PDF is now hosted on Formize, allowing you to complete the form directly in your browser without installing additional software.
Form 706 must be filed when the gross estate exceeds the annual exemption limit (e.g., $12.92 million for 2023). It includes sections for:
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Mail the signed Form 706 to the address listed in the official instructions (based on the estate’s location). If you are filing electronically, use the IRS e‑file system for estate tax returns.
The executor (or personal representative) of a decedent’s estate must file Form 706 when the gross estate exceeds the federal exemption amount for the year of death.
Form 706 is due nine months after the date of death. An automatic six‑month extension can be requested, but any tax owed must be paid by the original deadline.
Yes. After completing the fillable PDF, you can submit the form through the IRS’s e‑file system for estate tax returns.
While the form is complex, the fillable PDF with built‑in calculations simplifies the process. However, many executors still consult a tax professional for large or complicated estates.
If the gross estate is less than the exemption amount, you are not required to file Form 706, but you should keep records in case the IRS requests them later.
Schedule G of Form 706 captures generation‑skipping transfer (GST) tax information. The fillable PDF includes prompts to enter GST taxable amounts and credits.
Common deductions include funeral expenses, administrative costs, state death taxes paid, charitable contributions, and certain mortgage interest.
Yes. Late filing may result in a penalty of 5% of the tax due for each month the return is late, up to a maximum of 25%.
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