This document contains official instructions for IRS Form 706 , United States Estate (And Generation-Skipping Transfer) Tax Return - a tax form released and collected by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), a subdivision of the U.S. Department of the Treasury. An up-to-date fillable IRS Form 706 is available for download through this link.
Q: What is IRS Form 706?A: IRS Form 706 is the United States Estate (And Generation-Skipping Transfer) Tax Return.
Q: Who needs to file IRS Form 706?A: IRS Form 706 must be filed by the executor of the estate of a deceased U.S. citizen or resident.
Q: What is the purpose of IRS Form 706?A: The purpose of IRS Form 706 is to calculate and report the estate tax owed on the assets of a deceased individual.
Q: What information is required on IRS Form 706?A: IRS Form 706 requires information on the assets, deductions, and credits related to the estate of the deceased.
Q: When is the deadline for filing IRS Form 706?A: The deadline for filing IRS Form 706 is generally 9 months after the date of the decedent's death.
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