EXTENSION OF TIME TO PAY
You must attach your written statement to explain in detail why it is impossible or impractical to pay the full amount of the
Illinois estate tax by the return due date.
Extension date requested: _______________________________
CHECK THE APPROPRIATE EXTENSION REQUEST BOX(ES):
This request is for the tax that will be or was due with the filing of Illinois Form 700
This request is for the tax that will be due as a result of a supplemental Illinois Form 700
This request is for the tax that will be due as a result of an amended or supplemental Federal Form 706
This request is for the tax that will be due as a result of an audit of the Federal Form 706*
This request is for a section 6166 installment payment
*
Attach a copy of the federal Form 890 or other documentation showing that the adjusted federal tax has been "paid or
..accepted in writing." (35 ILCS 405/7(a)(2)).
PAYMENT TO ACCOMPANY EXTENSION REQUEST
Amount of Illinois Estate Tax estimated to be due $__________________
Amount of Illinois Estate Tax paid (attach a copy of the payment or Treasurer’s receipt) $__________________
Balance for which extension of time to pay is sought (see **NOTE below) $__________________**
**NOTE: If the Extension of Time to Pay Illinois Estate Tax is granted, statutory interest continues to accrue until
payment is made. An extension of time to pay does not waive or abate statutory interest.
ATTESTATION
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.
___________________________________________ _____________________________ __________________
Executor’s Signature Title Date
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, and that I am authorized by an executor to file this
application:
___________________________________________ _____________________________ __________________
Preparer’s Signature Title Date
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