Estate Tax Returns: A Practical Workshop Webinar (4 Hours)

Overview: 

Form 706 is a very difficult and misunderstood tax return that tax professionals prepare. In this problem-solving webinar based on true-to-life scenarios, you will:

  • Discover the best techniques for preparing Form 706 (Federal Estate Tax Return)
  • Be given the necessary information to prepare estate returns
  • Receive an individual breakdown for each type of specific schedule
Objective: 

To provide preparers with a working knowledge of applicable tax laws and the hands-on ability to prepare complete and accurate estate tax returns.

Emphasis: 
  • Estate tax computation
  • Filing deadline
  • Expansion and reunification of the applicable credit/exemption equivalent
  • Valuation of estate assets
  • Information needed to prepare the estate returns
  • Calculation of gross estate
  • Schedules
    – Schedule A—Real Estate
    – Schedule B—Stocks & Bonds
    – Schedule C—Mortgages, Notes & Cash
    – Schedule D—Life Insurance
    – Schedule E—Jointly Owned Property
    – Schedule F—Miscellaneous
    – Schedule G—Transfers During Decedent's Life
    – Schedule H—Powers of Appointment
    – Schedule I—Annuities
    – Schedule J—Funeral & Administrative Expenses
    – Schedule K—Debts of Decedent
    – Schedule L—Losses & Non-Claim Expenses
    – Schedule M—Marriage Deduction
    – Schedule O—Charitable Bequests
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Prerequisite: 

None.

Preparation: 

No advance preparation required.

Level of Knowledge: 

Overview.

CPE Credit: 
4.00
NASBA Field of Study: 
Taxes