Preparing Form 706, the Estate Tax Return Self-Study
Summary
When a taxpayer passes away, their assets transfer into an estate. Depending on the value of the estate, the administrator of the decedent’s estate may be required to pay estate tax or file Form 706, United States Estate (and Generation-Skipping Transfer) Tax Return. Tax professionals may provide value to their clients by being prepared to file Form 706. This course explains the basic tax rules applicable to a decedent’s gross estate for federal tax purposes. Examples illustrating these rules are presented throughout the text, which may be referenced when preparing Form 706.
Objectives
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Summarize the basic federal tax rules applicable to an estate
- Identify estates that must file Form 706
- Determine which property is includible on Form 706
- Transfer the deceased spousal unused exclusion (DSUE) amount to the surviving spouse
- Complete Form 706
- Summarize the differences between a resident and nonresident estate
Course Details
This course includes an e-book and exam questions to help you earn CPE. CPE is issued after the exam is successfully completed.
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