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What is a 706 used for?
Form 706 is used by the executor of a decedent's estate to calculate the estate tax imposed by Chapter 11 of the Internal Revenue Code and to compute the generation-skipping transfer (GST) tax imposed by Chapter 13 on direct skips. It helps determine the total value of the estate, including assets and liabilities, ensuring accurate tax calculations and potential deductions.
Who needs to fill out a 706 form
The executor or personal representative of the deceased's estate is responsible for filing this form if the gross estate, plus adjusted taxable gifts and specific exemptions, exceeds the filing threshold.
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It is used to report estate taxes and generation-skipping transfer taxes for a deceased person's estate.
The form must be filed within nine months after the date of death, with possible extensions available.
The executor or personal representative of the estate is required to file this form if the estate exceeds the filing threshold.
