Applicability The following transfer certificate filing requirements apply to the estate of a non-resident decedent who was a citizen of the United States (including U.S. citizens with dual citizenship) at the time of the decedent’s death, and who died after December 31, 1976. A transfer certificate is not required for property administered by an executor or administrator appointed, qualified and acting within the United States. Please read Part A and Part B and find the section that applies to the decedent’s estate. Only one section will apply to the estate. When submitting your request, please make sure to state the assets for which you are seeking a transfer certificate. For 2010 deaths, see IRS Notice 2011-66. Unified Credit (Exclusion Equivalent Amount) (i) Year (ii) Amount 1977 $120,000 1978 $134,000 1979 $147,000 1980 $161,000 1981 $175,000 1982 $225,000 1983 $275,000 1984 $325,000 1985 $400,000 1986 $500,000 1987 - 1997 $600,000 1998 $625,000 1999 $650,000 2000 - 2001 $675,000 2002 - 2003 $1,000,000 2004 - 2005 $1,500,000 2006 - 2008 $2,000,000 2009 $3,500,000 2010 - 2011 $5,000,000 2012 $5,120,000 2013 $5,250,000 2014 $5,340,000 2015 $5,430,000 2016 $5,450,000 2017 $5,490,000 2018 $11,180,000 2019 $11,400,000 2020 $11,580,000 2021 $11,700,000 2022 $12,060,000 2023 $12,920,000 Reduce the amounts above to include: Any adjusted taxable gifts made by the decedent after 1976, and The aggregate amounts allowed as a specific exemption for gifts made by the decedent after Sept. 8, 1976. Part A If the value of the decedent's worldwide gross estate exceeded the amount in column (ii) above that corresponds to the year of death in column (i), please submit the following items to the: Internal Revenue Service Center Attn: E&G, Stop 824G 7940 Kentucky Drive Florence, KY 41042–2915 A copy of the Form 706, United States Estate Tax ReturnPDF, together with the supporting documents specified in the Form 706 Instructions. File the original Form 706, which is due nine months after the decedent's date of death unless an extension of time to filed was granted, at the address listed in the Instructions for Form 706PDF. Either (a) State Department Form DS-2060PDF, Report of the Death of an American Citizen (obtainable from the U.S. Embassy or Consulate nearest the place of death), or (b) death certificate and a copy of the photo page of the decedent’s current U.S. passport or other proof of U.S. citizenship. The time frame for the IRS to process an estate tax return is six to nine months. Part B If the value of the decedent's worldwide gross estate did not exceed the amount in column (ii) above that corresponds to the year of death in column (i), please submit the following items to the: Internal Revenue Service Center Attn: E&G, Stop 824G 7940 Kentucky Drive Florence, KY 41042–2915 Either (a) State Department Form DS-2060PDF, Report of the Death of an American Citizen (obtainable from the U.S. Embassy or Consulate nearest the place of death), or (b) death certificate and a copy of the photo page of the decedent’s current U.S. passport or other proof of U.S. citizenship. An affidavit, which is a written declaration made under oath before a notary public or other comparable local official. The affidavit may be in the form of a letter. It must be signed by the executor, administrator or other personal representative of the estate and include (a) a listing of all assets worldwide in which the decedent had any interest at the date of death together with their values on that date, and (b) all taxable gifts made by the decedent after 1976. For any U.S. bank or investment account, please include the account number. One copy of each inventory filed with domestic or foreign probate authorities, with English translations if in another language. One copy of each death tax or inheritance tax return and any corrective statements filed with taxing authorities other than the United States, with English translations if in another language. If the decedent’s country of residence does not have a death tax or inheritance tax, please provide a copy of the decedent’s last income tax return, and a copy of any wealth tax return filed. Copies of the decedent's last will and testament along with any codicils, with English translations if in another language. If any of the above-listed items are not available, include a statement to explain why. The time frame for the IRS to process the affidavit and supporting documents is six to nine months from the time the IRS receives all necessary documentation. If Part B applies, do not file Form 706. Unnecessary use of the Form 706 will delay the issuance of a Transfer Certificate. 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