The tax associated with the transfer of assets from a decedent to beneficiaries is called an “Estate tax” or inheritance tax. It mainly affects the wealthy but in recent years the laws have been changing. Currently the tax-free limit is $5mil per individual with the rules changing again after 2012 and moving down to $1mil. If the return is needed we can prepare form 706 for you.
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