This section of the 4-part series will cover fundamentals of Form 706 with numerous examples of how to properly report deductions on the estate tax return, including the marital and charitable deductions. Form 706 Series: Form 706 Preparation Part 1: Overview Including Portability Form 706 Preparation Part 2: Reporting Assets Form 706 Preparation Part 3: Reporting Deductions Form 706 Preparation Part 4: GST Schedule R, Form 8971, Payments & Credits
Learning Objectives
- Determine the proper schedule for and reporting of deductions
- Recognize protective and perfected refund claims with estate tax
- Identify potential audit issues relative to deductions on 706
Major Topics
- How to report funeral and administrative expenses on Schedule J and/or L
- How to report debts, mortgages and liens on Schedule K
- Marital deduction and elections, QTIP, Reverse QTIP, QDOT, over-stated marital deductions
- Charitable deduction Schedule O and potential problems
