Q. My mother-in-law passed away last December and left a small estate for the family to share. After reading the tax forms, I’m not sure if the estate requires a filing. All of the beneficiaries ...

Question from Jim March 8, 2011 at 1:26pm Richard, what form do i need to file inheritance taxes Answer: Jim - Generally at the federal level, there is no inheritance tax, but there is an estate ...

Q. I’m trying to make sure I understand the inheritance tax. Can you confirm that if all beneficiaries are Class A, no inheritance tax return is required for a death in 2018? — Beneficiary ...

- Filing Threshold: Form 706 is generally required if the gross estate, plus any taxable gifts and specific exemptions, exceeds the estate tax exemption amount for the year of the decedent's death.

So if you find yourself in the unenviable situation of having to file taxes for a deceased spouse, parent or another family member or friend, keep the following in mind.

Fact checked by Vikki Velasquez Filing your federal tax return to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) starts with having the right forms in hand. Whether you choose to e-file or submit a paper ...