Form 706 Preparation Part 3: Reporting Deductions 26-27

Overview

This section of the four-part series will cover the fundamentals of Form 706 and provide numerous examples of how to properly report deductions on the estate tax return, including marital and charitable deductions. Form 706 Series: Part 1: Overview Including Portability Part 2: Reporting Assets Part 3: Reporting Deductions Part 4: GST Schedule R, Form 8971, Payments & Credits

Delivery Method: Individual webcast
CPE Credit: 2
Program Level: Intermediate

Highlights

• 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

Prerequisites

Completion of Form 706 Preparation Parts 1 and 2

Designed For

CPAs, attorneys, bankers, enrolled agents and professional staff.

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

Preparation

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