4768
Form
OMB No. 1545-0181
(Rev. July 2008)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Identification
Date of death
Decedent’s last name
Decedent’s first name and middle initial
Name of executor
Decedent’s social security number
Estate tax return due date
(Number, street, and room or suite no.)
Address of executor
City, state, and ZIP code
Extension of Time To File Form 706, 706-A, 706-D, 706-NA, or 706-QDT (Section 6081)
Extension of Time To Pay (Section 6161)
Enter extension date requested
(Not more than 12 months)
You must attach your written statement to explain in detail why it is impossible or impractical to pay
the full amount of the estate (or GST) tax by the return due date. If the taxes cannot be determined
because the size of the gross estate is unascertainable, check here
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and enter “-0-” or other
appropriate amount on Part IV, line 3. You must attach an explanation.
Payment To Accompany Extension Request
Amount of estate and GST taxes estimated to be due
1
1
Amount of cash shortage (complete Part III)
2
2
Balance due (subtract line 2 from line 1) (see instructions)
3
3
Signature and Verification
If filed by executor—Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I am an executor of the estate of the above-named decedent and that
to the best of my knowledge and belief, the statements made herein and attached are true and correct.
Date
Title
Executor’s signature
If filed by someone other than the executor—Under penalties of perjury, I declare that to the best of my knowledge and belief, the
statements made herein and attached are true and correct, that I am authorized by an executor to file this application, and that I am
(check box(es) that apply(ies)):
A member in good standing of the bar of the highest court of (specify jurisdiction)
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A certified public accountant duly qualified to practice in (specify jurisdiction)
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A person enrolled to practice before the Internal Revenue Service.
A duly authorized agent holding a power of attorney. (The power of attorney need not be submitted unless requested.)
Filer’s signature (other than the executor)
Date
Application for Extension of Time To File a Return
and/or Pay U.S. Estate
(and Generation-Skipping Transfer) Taxes
Part I
Part II
Name of application filer (if other than the executor)
Part III
Part IV
Domicile of decedent (county, state, and ZIP code)
Also you must attach a statement explaining in detail why it is impossible or impractical to file Form
706 by the due date. See the instructions.
Enter extension date requested
If this request is for the tax that will be or was due with the filing of Form 706, check here
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If this request is for the tax that will be due as a result of an amended or supplemental Form 706, check here
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If this request is for additional tax due as a result of an examination of your Form 706, check here
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For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see separate instructions.
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Form 4768 (Rev. 7-2008)
Daytime telephone number
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Additional Extension
If you are an executor out of the country applying for an extension of time to file in excess of 6 months, check here
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If you are applying for an automatic 6-month extension of time to file:
Automatic Extension
If this request is for a section 6166 installment payment, check here
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Form 706, check here
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Form 706-A
Form 706-A, 706-D, 706-NA, or 706-QDT, indicate the form by checking the appropriate box below.
Form 706-D
Form 706-NA
Form 706-QDT
Notice to Applicant—To be completed by the Internal Revenue Service
The application for extension of time to pay (Part III) is:
Approved
Not approved because (see page 3 of the separate instructions for your appeal rights)
Other
Form 4768 (Rev. 7-2008)
Part V
Form 4768 (Rev. 7-2008)
Internal Revenue Service official
Date
Page 2
Decedent’s first name and middle initial
Decedent’s last name
Decedent’s social security number
Address
Signature:
Name (print)
Title (print)