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                                                                        1737018105
                                      (EX) MOD 03-19 (FI)
                                                                                            OFFICIAL USE ONLY
                       REV-1737-A 
                       BurEau OF InDIvIDual TaXEs 
                       PO BOX 280601              INHERITANCE TAX RETURN 
                       HarrIsBurg, Pa 17128-0601  NONRESIDENT DECEDENT                      File Number

     SECTION I DECEDENT INFORMATION
     Decedent’s Last Name                                Suffix         Decedent’s First Name                       MI
START
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     Date of Death MMDDYYYYDate of Birth MMDDYYYY                       Social Security Number

     (If Applicable) Enter Surviving Spouse’s Information Below                                                     Last Four Digits of 
     Spouse’s Last Name                                  Spouse’s First Name                                     MI Spouse’s SSN

     SECTION II RETURN TYPE
     Original Estate ReturnSupplemental Estate ReturnIndividual-Transferee ReturnRemainder Return
                                     (Only include items not previously (Individual reporting non-probate assets (Date of death prior to 12/13/1982)
                                     reported)                          separate from the estate; Schedule F 
                                                                        and G assets only)
     FILL IN ALL OVALS THAT APPLY
     1.  Decedent Died Testate2.  Spouse is Sole Beneficiary3.  Federal Estate Tax Return Required
     (Attach copy of Will)                        (With no Trust involved)
     4.  Agricultural Exemption5.  Family-Owned Business Exemption6.  Business Assets
     (Date of death after 6/30/2012)(Date of death after 6/30/2013)
     7.  Decedent Maintained Living Trust8.  Future Interest Compromise9.  Deferral/Election of Spousal Trust
     (Attach copy of Trust)                       (Date of death after 12/12/1982)
     10.____ Total Number of Safe Deposit Boxes
     SECTION III TAX COMPUTATION METHOD
     Check one:Flat Rate               Proportionate Rate (Complete Section X on Page 3)
     SECTION IV CORRESPONDENT INFORMATION
      Correspondent’s Name                                               Correspondent’s Email  Daytime Telephone NumberAddress 

      Street Address 

      City                                                                                                        State ZIP Code

     SECTION V SIGNATURES
     Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge 
     and belief it is true, correct and complete. Declaration of preparer other than the personal representative is based on all information of which preparer 
     has any knowledge.
      Signature of Person Responsible for Filing Return                                                           DateMM/DD/YYYY
                       Signature of person completing affidavit. Please sign after printing.
      Street Address 

      Signature of Preparer other than Representative                                                             DateMM/DD/YYYY
                       Signature of person completing affidavit. Please sign after printing.
      Street Address 

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                                                                                                                                                          Social Security Number
                  REV-1737-A (EX) MOD 03-19 (FI)
                  Decedent’s Name:        
SECTION VI DECEDENT ADDRESS
 Street Address 

 City                                                                                                                                                                State ZIP Code

SECTION VII RECAPITULATION
     RECAPITULATION 
       1.   Real Estate (Schedule A).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    1. 

       2.   Stocks and Bonds (Schedule B). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    2. 

       3.   Closely Held Corporation, Partnership or Sole-Proprietorship (Schedule C). . . . . . . . . . . . .    3. 

       4.   Mortgages and Notes Receivable (Schedule D). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    4. 

       5.   Cash, Bank Deposits and Miscellaneous Personal Property (Schedule E). . . . . . . . . . . . . .    5. 

       6.   Jointly Owned Property (Schedule F)            Separate Billing Requested. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    6. 
       7.   Inter-Vivos Transfers & Miscellaneous Non-Probate Property 
             (Schedule G)                                                  Separate Billing Requested.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    7. 

       8.  Total Gross Assets (total Lines 1 through 7). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    8. 

       9.  Funeral Expenses and Administrative Costs (Schedule H). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    9. 

     10.  Debts of Decedent, Mortgage Liabilities and Liens (Schedule I). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  10. 

      11.  Total Deductions (total Lines 9 and 10). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  11. 

     12.  Net Value of Estate (Line 8 minus Line 11). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  12. 
     13.  Charitable and Governmental Bequests/Sec. 2113 Trusts for which 
             an election to tax has not been made (Schedule J). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  13. 

     14.  Net Value Subject to Tax (Line 12 minus Line 13). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  14. 

SECTION VIII TAX CALCULATION
      SEE INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICABLE RATES 
     15.  Amount of Line 14 taxable 
             at the spousal tax rate, or 
             transfers under Sec. 2116 
             (a)(1.2) or (1.4)                                                                                                     X .0       15. 
     16.  Amount of Line 14 taxable 
             at lineal rate                                                                                                          X .0     16. 
     17.  Amount of Line 14 taxable 
             at sibling rate                                                                                                        X .12             17. 
     18.  Amount of Line 14 taxable 
             at collateral rate                                                                                                    X .15             18. 

     19.  TAX DUE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  19.

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                                                                                                                                                                      Social Security Number
                          REV-1737-A (EX) MOD 03-19 (FI)
                          Decedent’s Name: 
SECTION IX TAX PAYMENTS AND CREDITS

1.     Tax Due (Page 2, Line 19) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   1.
2.     Prior Payments - Enter total payment amount on Line 2 
         (If more than one prior payment was made, list each payment separately.)

        Payment 1

        Payment 2

        Payment 3

        Payment 4                                                                       . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Total Amount Paid 2. 
         (If additional space is needed, attach a separate piece of paper)

3.     Discount - Only if applicable (See Instructions) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   3.

4.     Interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   4.

5.     If Line 2 + Line 3 is greater than Line 1 + Line 4, enter the difference. This is the  . .5. OVERPAYMENT.
        Complete the OVERPAYMENT Section below

6.     If Line 1 + Line 4 is greater than Line 2 + Line 3, enter the difference. This is the  .TAX. . . .DUE.   6.
                                     Make check payable to: COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
OVERPAYMENT: (select one oval)
       Leave overpayment on the account*
       Issue a refund of the entire overpayment
       Issue a partial refund and leave the remaining amount on the account*. . . . . . . . . . . Refund Amount $
Important: Estate refunds will be issued in the name of the estate and mailed to the correspondent on file at the time of issuance. If you are unable to 
cash a refund check in the name of the estate or the refund should be mailed to another individual, a representative of the estate may request a change. 
See instructions for additional information. 
*The department will only maintain an overpayment for 3 years.

SECTION X PROPORTIONATE RATE COMPUTATION
1. Total Pennsylvania real property and tangible personal property  
located in Pennsylvania . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(1)
2. Total gross assets wherever situated (Page 2 Line 8) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(2)
3. Proportion (Divide Line 1 by Line 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(3)
4. Total debts and deductions and amounts devised to charitable organizations  
(Add Page2 lines 11 and 13) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(4)
5. Taxable Estate as if a Pennsylvania resident (Subtract Line 4 from Line 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(5)
6. Spousal transfers or transfers under Sec. 2116 (a)(1.2) or (1.4) 
Amount Taxable at            % X Proportion (Line 3) . . . . . . . . . . . . .                                      X                                        = (6)
7. Amount Taxable at lineal rate X  
Proportion (Line 3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .                                      X                                        = (7)
8. Amount Taxable at sibling rate X  
Proportion (Line 3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .                                      X                                        = (8)
9. Amount Taxable at collateral rate X 
Proportion (Line 3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .                                      X                                        = (9)
                 The results of Lines 6 thru 9 are to be entered on Page 2, Section VIII Lines 15 thru 18 of the Tax Calculation respectively.

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                                                                    Pennsylvania Department of Revenue 

                                                               Instructions for REV-1737-A 
rEv-1737-a In (EX) MOD 03-19                    Pennsylvanai  Inheritan ce Tax return nonre ides          tnDecede tn
                                                               The personal representative. The personal 
              GENERAL INFORMATION
                                                                representative (executor or administrator appointed by 
STATUTES AND GENERAL DESCRIPTION                                the Register of Wills) of the decedent’s estate is the 
The Pennsylvania Inheritance Tax is imposed by the              person responsible for filing the return and disclosing 
Inheritance and Estate Tax Act of 1991 which applies to         property of the decedent that the personal 
decedents dying on or after October 3, 1991. The 1991 Act       representative has or acquires knowledge of, or;  
[72 P.S. § 9101 et seq.] was amended in 1994 for               The transferee of property. The transferee of property 
decedents dying on or after July 1, 1994 and again in 1995      should file a return if: no personal representative is 
for decedents dying on or after January 1, 1995. The 
                                                                appointed, if the personal representative does not file a 
Pennsylvania Inheritance Tax was previously imposed by 
                                                                return, or if the personal representative files a return 
the Inheritance and Estate Tax Act of 1961 which applies to 
                                                                but does not include the subject property.  
decedents who died between January 1, 1962 and 
December 13, 1982. The law was amended by Act 255 of           A “transferee” means any person to whom a transfer is 
1982 which applies only to decedents dying on or after         made and includes surviving joint tenants, beneficiaries, 
December 13, 1982.                                             heirs, legatees, devisees, grantees, assignees, donees. 
                                                               The return must disclose any asset in which or from which 
Inheritance Tax is a tax on the right of succession or 
                                                               the transferee receives ownership, interest, income, 
privilege of receiving property at a death, and it is imposed 
                                                               possession or enjoyment, whether present or future, and 
upon the transfer of taxable property. The net value subject 
to tax is determined by subtracting from the value of the      whether in trust or otherwise. 
gross estate the amount of legal deductions.                        Separate returns are not to be filed by transferees for 
Section 2116(b) (2) of the Inheritance and Estate Tax Act of        property included in a personal representative’s 
1991 sets forth the method of computation of Inheritance       return.  
Tax in the estate of a nonresident decedent:                   The inclusion of property in the return does not constitute 
“When the decedent was a nonresident, the tax shall be         an admission that its transfer is taxable. 
computed upon the value of real property and tangible 
personal property having its situs in this Commonwealth, in                     WHEN TO FILE 
excess of unpaid property taxes assessed on the property 
                                                               A return must be filed within nine months after the death of 
and any indebtedness for which it is liened, mortgaged or 
                                                               the decedent. 
pledged, at the rates in effect at the transferor’s death. The 
person liable to make the return under Section 2136 
(relating to returns) may elect to have the tax computed as                  EXTENSION TO FILE                          
if the decedent was a resident and his entire estate was       If the return cannot be filed within nine months from the 
property having its situs in this Commonwealth and the tax     decedent’s date of death, an extension of time to file can be 
due shall be the amount which bears the same ratio to the      requested from the Department of Revenue. The 
tax thus computed as the real property and tangible            department will issue a one-time six month extension. 
personal property located in this Commonwealth bears to        Provide the decedent’s name, file number (if known), date 
the entire estate of the decedent.” 
                                                               of death, social security number and the reason for an 
The election of the method of computing the nonresident        extension. Also include the name, address, and phone 
inheritance tax is made by filling in the appropriate oval on  number of the person responsible for filing the return. The 
Page 1, Part III of the REV-1737-A, Inheritance Tax Return     extension request must be made before the return is due, 
Nonresident Decedent.                                          and should be mailed to: 
                                                                        PA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE 
                   WHO MUST FILE 
                                                                        BUREAU OF INDIVIDUAL TAXES 
An Inheritance Tax Return must be filed for every decedent              INHERITANCE TAX DIVISION-EXT 
who has property which is or may be subject to tax. You                 PO BOX 280601 
must file a return if you are:                                          HARRISBURG PA 17128-0601

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         Or email the request to:                                It is important to note that Pennsylvania does not have a six 
         RA-InheritanceTaxExt@pa.gov                             month alternate valuation date similar to that found in the 
                                                                 Internal Revenue Code. 
  IMPORTANT: Granting of an extension to file does 
  not relieve the estate from the timely payment of tax.                         DEDUCTIONS
Interest will accrue beginning nine months and one day                                                                        
from the decedent’s death on any tax ultimately found to be      See Line Instructions Part III, Tax Computation Method. 
due and not timely paid. A response will not be sent unless      The allowance of any deduction is dependent upon which 
the extension request is rejected.                               method of tax rate computation is elected. The family 
                                                                 exemption is not an allowable deduction in the estate of a 
               WHERE TO FILE                                     nonresident decedent regardless of which method of tax 
                                                                 computation is elected. 
The return is to be filed with the Pennsylvania Department 
of Revenue. Mail the completed return, affidavit of domicile,                        TAX RATES
schedules and supporting documentation to:                                                                                    
         PA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE                                The law in effect at the date of death governs the tax rate.  
         BUREAU OF INDIVIDUAL TAXES                              The following information is based on a date of death after 
         INHERITANCE TAX DIVISION-NONRESIDENT                    June 30, 2000. Historical rates are located on Page 10. 
         PO BOX 280601                                           SPOUSAL TAX RATE 0% 
         HARRISBURG, PA 17128-0601                               The spousal tax rate is 0%. Any asset passing to a 
                                                                 decedent’s spouse is taxed at 0%. No common-law 
           FORMS AND SCHEDULES                                   marriage contracted on or after January 1, 2005 shall be 
Forms and schedules are available on the department’s            valid. Common-law marriages otherwise lawful and 
website at www.revenue.pa.gov or by calling  contracted before January 1, 2005 will be recognized when 
(800) 362-2050. Services for people with special hearing         proved with sufficient evidence of its existence. If 
and/or speaking needs are available at (800) 447-3020.           satisfactory evidence of the common-law marriage does 
                                                                 not exist or the contract came into existence on or after 
A list of schedules and a brief description for each can be      January 1, 2005 such transfers are taxable at the collateral 
found on Pages 8 and 9.                                          rate, or 15%. 
                                                                 MINOR CHILD’S ESTATE 0% 
             TAXABLE ASSETS                             
                                                                 Transfers from the estate of a child age 21 or younger to the 
All real property and all tangible personal property located 
                                                                 child’s natural parents, adoptive parents or stepparents are 
within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is taxable. Real 
                                                                 subject to a zero tax rate. 
property or tangible personal property located in 
Pennsylvania in two (2) or more names (except husband            PARENTAL TRANSFERS TO MINOR CHILDREN: 0% 
and wife) with right of survivorship is taxable even if the      For dates of death on or after January 1, 2020, transfers to 
joint tenancy had been created by the survivor. For              or for the use of a child twenty-one years of age or younger 
additional information see instructions for Schedules A, B,      from a natural parent, an adoptive parent or a stepparent of 
C, D, E, F and G for descriptions of taxable assets.             the child are subject to a zero tax rate. 
                                                                 LINEAL TAX RATE 4.5% 
               VALUATION
                                                                 The lineal tax rate is applicable for transfers to lineal 
Generally, valuation is based on the fair market value as of     beneficiaries of the decedent.  
the decedent’s date of death. Special rules apply to the 
valuation of life estates and future interests created by a      Lineal beneficiaries are defined as: grandfather, 
decedent.                                                        grandmother, father, mother, children, un-remarried wife 
                                                                 and husband or widower of a child, and lineal descendants. 
For estates of decedents dying on or after January 1, 1995,      “Children” includes natural children whether or not they 
special rules exist for the valuation of a trust established for have been adopted by others, adopted children and 
the sole use of the surviving spouse allowing an election to     stepchildren.  “Lineal descendants” includes all children of 
subject the trust to taxation in the donor’s estate. If an       the natural parents and their descendants, whether or not 
election is not made, then the value of the trust will be        they have been adopted by others, adopted descendants 
determined as of the date of death of the surviving spouse       and their descendants, and step descendants. 
and will be subject to tax as though it were a transfer from 
the surviving spouse.                                            SIBLING TAX RATE 12% 
                                                                 The sibling tax rate is applicable for transfers to a sibling of 
Special rules also apply to the valuation of farmland. See 
                                                                 the decedent.  
the instructions for Schedule A for further information 
concerning the Special Farm Use Valuation and Agriculture        Sibling beneficiaries are defined as: brothers or 
Exemptions.                                                      half-brothers, sisters or half-sisters; persons having at least 

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one parent in common with the decedent, either by blood or        ●  If the correct amount or overpayment was made, 
by adoption.                                                    multiply the total tax due by 5 percent to calculate 
                                                                discount. Example, total tax due is $200; $200x .05 = 
COLLATERAL TAX RATE 15% 
                                                                $10 is the discount amount. 
Transfers to all other beneficiaries are subject to tax at the 
collateral rate of 15%. This includes but is not limited to           IMPORTANT: All checks must be made payable to: 
transfers to or for the benefit of aunts, uncles, cousins,            “Commonwealth of Pennsylvania” and mailed to the 
nieces, nephews, stepsiblings, friends, pets and                department. See Page 2, Where to File for department 
organizations not classified as a charity.                      address. 
CHARITABLE BEQUESTS                                             The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania places no limitation 
Transfers to exempt charitable organizations, exempt            on tax liability until a proper and complete return is made 
institutions and government entities are exempt from tax.       and the return is assessed by the department. 
                                                                      NOTE: A pre-payment of tax may be made by mail 
     DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENT                                        before the REV-1737-A is filed. In writing, supply the 
If the decedent died testate or had maintained an inter         department with the decedent’s full name, date of death 
vivos (living) trust, a copy of the will and/or trust document  and social security number along with the death certificate. 
must be submitted with the return. Additional verification or 
documentation on certain assets or deductions may be                                INTEREST                                  
required by the department to complete the review of the        Interest is charged beginning with the first day of 
return. The department will request by letter, telephone, or    delinquency, or nine months and one day from the date of 
e-mail the information needed. Failure to provide the           death, to the date of payment. The applicable interest rates 
information will result in a delay of processing the return, or can be found by visiting the department’s online services at 
the issuance of an unfavorable assessment.                      www.revenue.pa.gov on form REV-1611.  
You must include the following documents in order for the       An online interest and penalty calculator can be found by 
return to be process efficiently:                               visiting the department's online services at 
    Affidavit of Domicile, REV-1737-1                          www.revenue.pa.gov. 
    Legal, legible death certificate 
    Ancillary letters                                                           FAILURE TO PAY                               
    Deeds                                                     The taxes imposed, together with any interest thereon, 
                                                                constitute a lien upon real property, which remains in effect 
    Appropriate schedules and supporting documents, see        until the taxes and interest are paid in full. 
     schedule instructions. 
                                                                      APPRAISEMENT, ALLOWANCE OR 
               FILING A FALSE RETURN                       
                                                                      DISALLOWANCE OF DEDUCTION 
Any person who willfully files a false return commits a                   AND ASSESSMENT OF TAX
                                                                                                                              
misdemeanor of the third degree. 
                                                                After a return is filed, the department will issue a notice 
                    PAYMENT OF TAXsetting forth its valuation of the estate assets, allowable 
                                                                deductions and inheritance tax due. 
Tax on property transferred is due within nine months after 
                                                                      NOTE: Depending on the complexity of the return an 
the decedent’s death. 
                                                                      assessment can take up to six months from the date 
     IMPORTANT: The granting of an extension of time to         it was filed with the department. 
     file the tax return does not extend the time for 
payment of the tax ultimately found to be due.                                      REFUND
                                                                                                                              
A five percent discount is allowed on the tax paid within       If tax is overpaid when the return is filed, a refund may be 
three calendar months of the decedent’s death. No               requested by selecting the appropriate oval in the 
discount applies to any amount that may be subsequently         Overpayment section on Page 3 of the REV-1737-A. If this 
refunded.                                                       oval is filled in, the estate is not required to submit a 
The discount is capped at five percent of the total tax due.    separate application for refund. The department will issue a 
In order to calculate discount amount:                          refund check approximately six weeks after the return 
                                                                processing is complete.  
  ●  If an underpayment was made, divide the payment 
     made by 0.95. Example, tax due is $150, a payment          If the refund oval was not filled in when the tax return was 
     made in the discount period is $100; $100/.95 =            filed, an REV-1313 Application for Refund of Pennsylvania 
     $105.26 is the total of the payment and discount.          Inheritance/Estate Tax form must be filed to request a 

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refund of an existing tax credit reflected on an official         relating to the tax imposed may object by taking any of the 
assessment notice.                                                following actions within sixty (60) days of receipt of the 
                                                                  notice to which objection is made: 
The application for refund period is three years. (See 
Section 2181(d) of the 1991 Act, as amended by Act 7 of           (a)  File a written protest specifying all objections with: 
1997).                                                                     PA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE 
                                                                           BOARD OF APPEALS 
        SUPPLEMENTAL RETURN                                                PO BOX 281021 
A personal representative or transferee who acquires                       HARRISBURG PA 17128-1021 
knowledge of additional assets, transfers or deductions at        (b)  File an appeal online through the Revenue e-Services 
any time after the original return has been filed must            Center at www.revenue.pa.gov. 
promptly file a supplemental return. The supplemental 
return should include only the additional assets, transfers or    (c)  Notify the Register of Wills in writing that you elect to 
deductions.                                                       have the correctness of the department’s action 
                                                                  determined at the audit of the account of the personal 
  Do not repeat any assets or deductions reported on 
                                                                  representative. A copy of this election must be sent to: 
  an original return or prior supplemental return filed 
with the department.                                                       PA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE 
                                                                           OFFICE OF CHIEF COUNSEL 
A supplemental return may not be used to adjust or correct 
                                                                           PO BOX 281061 
a previously filed return. If a correction to the filed return is 
                                                                           HARRISBURG PA 17128-1061 
needed, see “Administrative Correction” below. 
                                                                  (d)  File an appeal to the Court of Common Pleas, Orphans’ 
If there is an error contained in an assessed return that 
                                                                  Court Division to have the correctness of the 
must be resolved see “Administrative Correction” or 
                                                                  department’s action determined at the “audit of the 
“Protest, Notice or Appeal”. It is important to note that it is 
                                                                  account” of the personal representative or at such time 
not possible to file an amended Inheritance Tax return. 
                                                                  as the court shall fix. A copy of the appeal must be sent 
When the value of an asset or deduction have been 
established by assessment notice from the department,             to: 
any discrepancy must be resolved either through the refund                 PA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE 
process or through the appeal process. See Refund or                       OFFICE OF CHIEF COUNSEL 
Protest, Notice and Appeal section for instructions.                       PO BOX 281061 
                                                                           HARRISBURG PA 17128-1061 
       ADMINISTRATIVE CORRECTION                      
Obvious factual errors discovered on the assessment may                       AFFIDAVIT OF DOMICILE                            
be corrected administratively. Examples of correctable            A completed REV-1737-1, affidavit of domicile must be 
errors include those made by the transposing of figures,          included with all filed REV-1737-A, Pennsylvania 
mathematical errors, miscalculations, and obvious                 Inheritance Tax returns for nonresident decedents.  
duplication of assets. The estate must report such errors to 
                                                                  The form must be submitted to support the estate’s 
the department by letter, identifying the alleged error, the 
                                                                  contention that the decedent was legally domiciled outside 
proposed correction, together with any documentation to 
                                                                  of Pennsylvania as of the date of the decedent’s death.  
support the need for an adjustment. Requests for an 
administrative correction should be directed to:                  The affidavit must be completed by an individual having 
         PA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE                                 personal knowledge of the facts requested, preferably by a 
         BUREAU OF INDIVIDUAL TAXES                               surviving spouse or member of the decedent’s immediate 
         POST ASSESSMENT REVIEW                                   family. 
         PO BOX 280601                                            Upon review, the department may request additional 
         HARRISBURG PA 17128-0601                                 information from the estate to determine the decedent’s 
                                                                  legal domicile at the time of death. 
All other errors must be resolved in accordance with 
guidelines outlined in the “Protest, Notice or Appeal”                        LINE INSTRUCTIONS
section or by the payment of tax and interest and the filing 
of a Petition for Refund with the Board of Appeals.                                      PAGE 1
                                                                                                                               
       PROTEST, NOTICE OR APPEAL                                                  SECTION I
                                                                                                                               
A taxpayer or any party in interest, including the 
Commonwealth, not satisfied with the appraisement,                DECEDENT INFORMATION 
allowance or disallowance of deductions, assessment of            DECEDENT’S NAME 
tax (including discount or interest), or any other matter         Enter decedent’s last name, first name and middle initial. 

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DATE OF DEATH                                                        Agricultural Exemption passed by Act 85 of 2012 for dates 
Enter the month, day and year of the decedent’s death.               of death on or after July 1, 2012. 
DATE OF BIRTH                                                        NOTE: If this oval is selected you must include 
Enter the month, day and year of the decedent’s birth.               Schedule AU, REV-1197. 
DECEDENT’S SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER                                    5. FAMILY-OWNED BUSINESS EXEMPTION 
                                                                     Fill in the oval to indicate the decedent owned business 
Enter the nine-digit Social Security number of the decedent. 
                                                                     interests that qualify for the Family-Owned Business 
DECEDENT’S SPOUSE                                                    Exemption passed by Act 52 of 2013 for dates of death on 
If applicable, enter decedent’s spouse last name, first              or after July 1, 2013. 
name, middle initial, and last four digits of the social             NOTE: If this oval is selected you must include 
security number.                                                     Schedule C-SB, REV-571. 
                  SECTION II                                         6. BUSINESS ASSETS 
                                                                     Fill in the oval if the decedent owned any business interest, 
TYPE OF RETURN                                                       including a sole-proprietorship held by the decedent. 
Only select one oval for the type of return being filed. 
                                                                     7. DECEDENT MAINTAINED LIVING TRUST 
ORIGINAL ESTATE RETURN                                               Fill in the oval if the decedent, during his or her lifetime, 
Fill in the oval if this is the first return filed for an estate and transferred property to a trust and retained or reserved an 
no other asset or deduction has previously been submitted.           interest or a power of appointment. A copy of the instrument 
                                                                     must be attached to the return when filed. 
SUPPLEMENTAL ESTATE RETURN 
Fill in the oval if the return is being filed to report additional   8. FUTURE INTEREST COMPROMISE 
assets or deductions not reported on a prior return.                 Fill in the oval to request a compromise if the rate of tax 
                                                                     which will be applicable when a future interest vests cannot 
INDIVIDUAL-TRANSFEREE RETURN                                         be established with certainty. This oval is applicable only for  
Fill in the oval if the return is being filed by an individual to    an estate where the decedent died on or after Dec. 13, 1982. 
report non-probate assets (schedule F and G) that will not 
be reported on the estate return.                                    NOTE: If this oval is selected you must include 
                                                                     Schedule M, REV-1647. 
REMAINDER RETURN 
                                                                     9. DEFERRAL/ELECTION OF SPOUSAL TRUST 
Fill in the oval to report a future interest under a prior limited 
                                                                     Fill in the oval if the decedent created a trust or other similar 
estate. This oval is only applicable for dates of death prior 
                                                                     agreement which qualifies as a sole use trust. The estate 
to Dec. 13, 1982. 
                                                                     may choose to defer the tax or elect to tax the trust or other 
FILL IN THE APPLICABLE OVALS                                         similar arrangement in this estate. 
1. DECEDENT DIED TESTATE                                             NOTE: If this oval is selected you must include 
Fill in the oval if the decedent died having a valid will which      Schedule O, REV-1649. 
has been submitted to the Register of Wills for probate. A 
copy of the will must be attached to the return.                     10. TOTAL NUMBER OF SAFE DEPOSIT BOXES 
                                                                     Enter the number of safe deposit boxes held by the 
2. SPOUSE IS SOLE BENEFICIARY                                        decedent alone or jointly (except with a surviving spouse) 
(NO TRUSTS INVOLVED)                                                 that must be inventoried. For more information, see 
Fill in the oval if all assets pass outright to the surviving        REV-584, PA Inheritance Tax & Safe Deposit Boxes 
spouse either through the will or as designated beneficiary.    brochure and REV-485, Safe Deposit Box Inventory. 

NOTE: This oval should not be selected if any of the                      SECTION III
assets pass to a trust or other similar arrangement.                                                                           
3. FEDERAL ESTATE TAX RETURN REQUIRED                                TAX COMPUTATION METHOD 
Fill in the oval if the total assets reportable to the Internal      Select one the following methods by filling in the oval. 
Revenue Service required that a federal estate tax return            FLAT RATE METHOD 
be filed.  A copy of the federal return (Form 706) must be           Real property and tangible personal property located in 
filed with the Department of Revenue within one month of             Pennsylvania are the only taxable assets for nonresident 
the filing of the federal return.                                    decedents and are the only assets which should be 
4. AGRICULTURAL EXEMPTION                                            reported on the appropriate schedules. 
Fill in the oval to indicate that the decedent owned real            NOTE: When the flat rate method is elected, only 
estate or agricultural commodity that qualifies for an               complete and attach schedules A, AU, C, C-SB, E, F, 

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G, I and J, if applicable. The REV-1737-1, Affidavit of 
                                                                                    PAGE 2
Domicile must also be completed. 
For the flat rate method, the only deductions allowed by                 DECEDENT’S NAME AND 
statute are any mortgages, liens or taxes that encumbered             SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER               
the Pennsylvania property which were due and owing as of 
the decedent’s date of death.                                 Enter the name and nine-digit Social Security number of the 
                                                              decedent. 
If using the flat rate method, intangible personal property 
located in Pennsylvania, such as bank accounts, stocks,                    SECTION VI
                                                                                                           
bonds, etc., should not be reported on the return. 
                                                              DECEDENT ADDRESS 
PROPORTIONATE RATE METHOD                                     Enter the complete address of the decedent. 
Report all assets of the decedent’s gross estate, wherever 
                                                                           SECTION VII
situated, whether individually or jointly owned.                                                           
  NOTE: When the proportionate method is elected,             RECAPITULATION 
  complete Schedules A, AU, B, C, C-SB, D, E, F, G, H, 
I and J, if applicable. You must complete Part X and XI on                          LINE 1                 
Page 3 of the REV-1737-A. The REV-1737-1, Affidavit of        REAL ESTATE (SCHEDULE A) 
Domicile must also be completed.                              If you are required to complete REV-1737-2, Schedule A, 
                                                              enter the amount from the Total line of 1737-2, Schedule A 
                    SECTION IV                                on Line 1. 
                                                     
CORRESPONDENT INFORMATION                                                           LINE 2
                                                                                                           
All requests for information and documentation from the 
                                                              STOCKS AND BONDS (SCHEDULE B) 
department, including the tax assessment will be forwarded 
                                                              If you are required to complete REV-1737-3, Schedule B, 
to this individual. 
                                                              enter the amount from the Total line of REV-1737-3 on  
NAME                                                          Line 2. 
Enter the correspondent’s first name and last name. 
PHONE NUMBER                                                                        LINE 3                 
Enter the correspondent’s daytime telephone number.           CLOSELY HELD CORPORATION, PARTNERSHIP OR 
                                                              SOLE-PROPRIETORSHIP (SCHEDULE C) 
ADDRESS                                                       If you are required to complete REV-1504, Schedule C, 
Enter the correspondent’s complete address.                   enter the amount from the Total line of REV-1504 on Line 3. 
EMAIL ADDRESS 
Enter the email address of the correspondent.                                       LINE 4                 
                                                              MORTGAGES AND NOTES RECEIVABLE  
                    SECTION V                                 (SCHEDULE D) 
                                                              If you are required to complete REV-1737-3, Schedule D, 
SIGNATURES                                                    enter the amount from the Total line of REV-1737-3, 
When the return is complete and contains all necessary        Schedule D on Line 4. 
schedules, the person(s) responsible for filing must sign 
and date the return.                                                                LINE 5                 
If there is no personal representative, every person in       CASH, BANK DEPOSITS AND MISCELLANEOUS 
actual or constructive possession of any property of the      PERSONAL PROPERTY (SCHEDULE E) 
decedent is considered, by law, a fiduciary for the purposes  If you are required to complete REV-1737-4, Schedule E, 
of the tax and must file a return.                            enter the amount from the Total line of REV-1737-4, 
                                                              Schedule E on Line 5. 
  CAUTION:          Those signing the return are legally 
  responsible and may incur liability for erroneous, false                          LINE 6
                                                                                                           
or fraudulent returns.  
                                                              JOINTLY OWNED ASSETS (SCHEDULE F) 
If the estate representative(s) secured help in preparing the If you are required to complete REV-1737-5, Schedule F, 
return, the preparer must complete their signature, address   enter the amount from the Total line of REV-1737-5, 
and date the return.                                          Schedule F on Line 6. 

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IMPORTANT: The Separate Billing Requested oval             If you complete REV-1737-7, Schedule J Part II, enter the 
must be filled in to request a separate tax notice for     amount from the Total line of REV-1737-7, Schedule J Part  
tax due on jointly owned assets directly to the surviving  II, on Line 13. 
owner. All information requested on REV-1737-5, Schedule 
                                                               IMPORTANT: Do not include any amount passing 
F must be complete, including the surviving joint owner’s 
                                                               outright to a spouse on Schedule J, Part II.  
address, for separate billing. Do not include amount(s) to 
be billed separately on Line 6. 
                                                                             LINE 14                          
                                                           NET VALUE SUBJECT TO TAX 
                      LINE 7                              
                                                           Subtract Line 13 from Line 12 and enter the total on Line 
INTER-VIVOS TRANSFERS & MISCELLANEOUS 
                                                           14. 
NON-PROBATE PROPERTY (SCHEDULE G) 
If you are required to complete REV-1737-6, Schedule G,                      SECTION VIII
enter the amount from the Total line of REV-1737-6,                                                           
Schedule G on Line 7.                                      TAX CALCULATION 

IMPORTANT: The Separate Billing Requested oval                               LINE 15
must be filled in to request a separate tax notice for                                                        
tax due on transfers directly to the beneficiary. All      AMOUNT TAXABLE AT THE SPOUSAL RATE, OR 
information requested on REV-1737-6, Schedule G must       TRANSFERS UNDER SEC. 2116(A)(1.2) OR (1.4) 
be complete, including the beneficiary’s address, for      Enter the amount from Line 14 which is subject to tax at the 
separate billing. Do not include amount(s) to be billed    spousal rate and multiply by the spousal rate. Enter the 
separately on Line 7.                                      total on Line 15. 

                      LINE 8                                                 LINE 16                          
TOTAL GROSS ASSETS                                         AMOUNT TAXABLE AT THE LINEAL RATE 
Add Line 1 through Line 7 and enter the total on Line 8.   Enter the amount from Line 14 which is subject to tax at the 
                                                           lineal rate and multiply by the lineal rate. Enter the total on 
                                                           Line 16. 
                      LINE 9                              
FUNERAL EXPENSES AND ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS 
(SCHEDULE H)                                                                 LINE 17                          
If you complete REV-1737-6, Schedule H, enter the amount   AMOUNT TAXABLE AT THE SIBLING RATE 
from the Total line of REV-1737-6, Schedule H on Line 9.   Enter the amount from Line 14 which is subject to tax at the 
                                                           sibling rate and multiply by the sibling rate. Enter the total 
                                                           on Line 17. 
                      LINE 10                             
DEBTS OF DECEDENT, MORTGAGE LIABILITIES AND 
LIENS (SCHEDULE I)                                                           LINE 18                          
If you complete REV-1737-7, Schedule I, enter the amount   AMOUNT TAXABLE AT THE COLLATERAL RATE 
from the Total line of REV-1737-7, Schedule I on Line 10.  Enter the amount from Line 14 which is subject to tax at the 
                                                           collateral rate and multiply by the collateral rate. Enter the 
                                                           total on Line 18. 
                      LINE 11                             
TOTAL DEDUCTIONS                                           TAX RATES 
Add Line 9 and Line 10 and enter the total on Line 11.     For dates of death on or after July 1, 1994 and before Jan. 
                                                           1, 1995, the tax rate on the net value of transfers to or for 
                                                           the use of the surviving spouse is 3%. See Historical Tax 
                      LINE 12                             
                                                           Rates section. 
NET VALUE OF ESTATE 
                                                           For dates of death on or after Jan. 1, 1995, the tax rate on 
Subtract Line 11 from Line 8 and enter total on Line 12. 
                                                           the net value of transfers to or for the use of the surviving 
                                                           spouse is 0%. The statute does not exempt a transfer to a 
                      LINE 13
                                                           surviving spouse from tax and the statutory requirements 
CHARITABLE AND GOVERNMENTAL BEQUESTS/                      for disclosure of the asset and filing a tax return are still 
SEC 2113 TRUSTS FOR WHICH AN ELECTION TO                   applicable even if the surviving spouse is the only 
TAX HAS NOT BEEN MADE (SCHEDULE J)                         beneficiary. 

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For dates of death on or after July 1, 2000, the tax rate 
imposed on the net value of transfers from a deceased child                 LINE 5                                      
21 years of age or younger at death to or for the use of a    OVERPAYMENT 
natural parent, adoptive parent or stepparent of the child is If Line 2 plus Line 3 is greater than Line 1 plus Line 4, enter 
0%.                                                           the difference on Line 5. This is the amount of 
For dates of death on or after January 1, 2020, transfers to  overpayment. 
or for the use of a child twenty-one years of age or younger  If an overpayment exists, complete the overpayment 
from a natural parent, an adoptive parent or a stepparent of  section. 
the child are subject to a zero tax rate. 
The tax rate imposed on the net value of transfers to or for                LINE 6                                      
the use of the decedent’s lineal beneficiaries is 4.5%,       TAX DUE 
except as noted in Historical Tax Rates section.              If Line 1 plus Line 4 is greater than Line 2 plus Line 3, enter 
The tax rate imposed on the net value of transfers to or for  the difference on Line 6. This is the tax due. 
the use of the decedent’s siblings is 12%. A sibling is       OVERPAYMENT 
defined under Section 2102 as an individual who has at 
                                                              If an overpayment exists on Page 3, Line 5 of the 
least one parent in common with the decedent, whether by 
                                                              REV-1737-A, fill in the oval that best describes how the 
blood or adoption.                                            overpayment should be processed. If you choose to leave 
                                                              the overpayment or part of the overpayment on the 
                      LINE 19                                 account, the overpayment must be used within 3 years.   

TAX DUE                                                       Refunds will be issued in the name of the estate and mailed 
Add Line 15 through Line 18 and enter the total on Line 19.   to the correspondent on file at the time of issuance. If a 
                                                              refund is requested and should not be issued in the name 
                      PAGE 3                                  of the estate or should be mailed to another address, a 
                                                              letter from the estate representative must be included with 
          DECEDENT’S NAME AND                                 the return. A request for the issuance of a refund to a payee 
    SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERother than the decedent’s estate should include the name, 
                                                              address, and Social Security number or FEIN of the payee.    
Enter the name and nine-digit Social Security number of the 
                                                              If you have received a refund that you are unable to cash, 
decedent. 
                                                              you may contact the Department by calling (717) 787-8327. 
                   SECTION IX
                                                                            SECTION X
                                                                                                                        
TAX PAYMENTS AND CREDITS 
                                                              PROPORTIONATE RATE COMPUTATION 
                                                              Complete this section if you have elected the proportionate 
                      LINE 1                      
                                                              rate method of tax computation on Page 1, Part III.  
TAX DUE 
Enter the amount from Page 2, Line 19 on Line 1.                            LINE 1
                                                                                                                        
                      LINE 2                                  TOTAL PENNSYLVANIA REAL PROPERTY AND 
                                                              TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN 
PRIOR PAYMENTS                                                PENNSYLVANIA. 
Enter the prior payments made to the Department.              Enter the total amount of property held in Pennsylvania. 

                      LINE 3                                                LINE 2                                      

DISCOUNT                                                      TOTAL GROSS ASSETS WHEREVER SITUATED 
If you made a payment within three months of the              Enter the amount from Page 2, Line 8. This is the total 
decedent’s date of death, calculate the discount (see         gross assets from entire estate. 
Payment of Tax) and enter on Line 3.  
                                                                            LINE 3                                      
                      LINE 4
                                                              PROPORTION 
INTEREST                                                      Divide Line 1 by Line 2 and enter the amount on Line 3. 
Calculate any interest that may be due for late payment(s).   Calculate the proportion to four decimal places (e.g., 
See Interest section.                                         0.2345). 

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                                                                 SCHEDULE A, REV-1737-2 – REAL ESTATE 
                   LINE 4
                                                                 Report all Pennsylvania real estate held by the decedent 
TOTAL DEBTS AND DEDUCTIONS AND AMOUNTS                           solely or as tenant-in-common. 
DEVISED TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS 
                                                                 SCHEDULE AU, REV-1197 – AGRICULTURAL USE 
Add Lines 11 and 13 on Page 2 and enter the total amount 
                                                                 EXEMPTION 
on Line 4. 
                                                                 Report a claim for an exemption of real estate pursuant to 
                   LINE 5                                        either the “business of agriculture” exemption or the 
                                                                 “farmland-other” exemption under Act 85 of 2012. 
TAXABLE ESTATE AS IF A PENNSYLVANIA RESIDENT                     SCHEDULE B, REV-1737-3 – STOCKS & BONDS 
Subtract Line 4 from Line 2 and enter the amount on Line         Report all stocks and bonds owned by the decedent solely 
5. 
                                                                 or as tenant-in-common. 
                                                                 SCHEDULE C, REV-1504 – CLOSELY-HELD 
                   LINE 6                          
                                                                 CORPORATION OR SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP 
AMOUNT TAXABLE AT THE SPOUSAL RATE OR 
                                                                 Report all business interests, including a sole 
TRANSFERS UNDER SEC 2116(A)(1.2) 
                                                                 proprietorship held by the decedent. 
Enter the amount from Line 5 which is subject to tax at the 
spousal rate and multiply by the spousal rate.  Enter the        SCHEDULE C-SB, REV-571 – FAMILY-OWNED 
total on Line 6.                                                 BUSINESS EXEMPTION 
                                                                 Report a claim for an exemption of business interest 
                   LINE 7                                        pursuant to the small business exemption under Act 52 of 
AMOUNT TAXABLE AT THE LINEAL RATE                                2013. 
Enter the amount from Line 5 which is subject to tax at the      SCHEDULE D, REV-1737-3 – MORTGAGES & NOTES 
lineal rate and multiply by the lineal rate.  Enter the total on RECEIVABLE 
Line 7.                                                          Report all mortgages and promissory notes owed to the 
                                                                 decedent. 
                   LINE 8
                                                                 SCHEDULE E, REV-1737-4 – MISCELLANEOUS 
AMOUNT TAXABLE AT THE SIBLING RATE                               PERSONAL PROPERTY 
Enter the amount from Line 5 which is subject to tax at the      Report probate property not reportable on another 
sibling rate and multiply by the sibling rate.  Enter the total  schedule. 
on Line 8. 
                                                                 SCHEDULE F, REV-1737-5 – JOINTLY-OWNED ASSETS 
                                                                 Report all assets in which the decedent held an interest as 
                   LINE 9                          
                                                                 joint tenants with rights of survivorship. 
AMOUNT TAXABLE AT THE COLLATERAL RATE 
Enter the amount from Line 5 which is subject to tax at the      SCHEDULE G, REV-1737-6 – INTER-VIVOS 
collateral rate and multiply by the collateral rate.  Enter the  TRANSFERS & MISC. NON-PROBATE PROPERTY 
total on Line 9.                                                 Report all transfers made by decedent during life, by trust 
                                                                 or otherwise, to the extent that they were made without 
   IMPORTANT: See current tax rates listed in the Tax 
                                                                 valuable and adequate consideration in money or money’s 
   Rate section.  
                                                                 worth at the time of the transfer. 
The results of Lines 6 through 9 are to be entered on Page 
                                                                 SCHEDULE H, REV-1737-6 – FUNERAL EXPENSES & 
2, Lines 15 through 18 under Tax Calculation. 
                                                                 ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS 
           LIST OF SCHEDULESReport funeral and burial expenses, administrative costs 
                                                                 and miscellaneous expenses. 
   IMPORTANT: Attach only appropriate schedules 
   based upon the assets, debts and deductions of your           SCHEDULE I, REV-1737-7 – DEBTS OF DECEDENT, 
particular estate. Do not submit blank schedules.                MORTGAGE LIABILITIES, & LIENS 
                                                                 Report valid debts of the decedent owed at the time of 
NONRESIDENT DECEDENT AFFIDAVIT OF DOMICILE, 
                                                                 death including mortgages and liens on real estate. 
REV-1737-1 
All Nonresident Inheritance tax returns must include a           SCHEDULE J, REV-1737-7 – BENEFICIARIES 
completed Affidavit of Domicile.                                 Report beneficiaries and their relationship to the decedent. 

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  TAXPAYER SERVICES AND ASSIST                                                                        TELEPHONE SERVICESANCE                                
                                                                                  TAXPAYER SERVICE AND INFORMATION CENTER 
               ONLINE SERVICES
                                                                                  Call 717-787-8327 for Pennsylvania Inheritance tax help 
ONLINE CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER                                                    during normal business hours, 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. 
You can search answers to commonly asked questions by                             SERVICES FOR TAXPAYERS WITH SPECIAL HEARING 
using the department’s online customer service center at                          AND/OR SPEAKING NEEDS: 
www.revenue.pa.gov. Use the  feature to Find an Answer
                                                                                  1-800-447-3020 (TTY) 
search the database of commonly asked questions. 
                                                                                  LANGUAGE SERVICES 
If you do not find your answer in this area, you can submit 
your question to a customer service representative.                               Non-English-speaking taxpayers can receive assistance 
                                                                                  from the department through an interpretation service.
OBTAIN FORMS 
Pennsylvania inheritance tax forms, schedules, 
instructions, brochures, and other information are available 
on the department’s website at www.revenue.pa.gov. 

                                    HISTORICAL TAX RATES

  Effective as of Date of Death                                        Spouse               Lineal                Sibling            Collateral*           
  4/07/1826 to 4/22/1846                                                        0%                     0%                    2.5%                   2.5% 
  4/23/1846 to 7/10/1917                                                        0%                     0%                      5%                      5% 
  7/11/1917 to 5/04/1921                                                        2%                     2%                      5%                      5% 
  5/5/1921 to 12/10/1951                                                        2%                     2%                     10%                    10% 
  12/11/1951 to 12/29/1967 @ 4pm                                       2%                     2%                     15%                    15% 
  12/29/1967 after 4pm to 6/30/1994                                     6%                     6%                     15%                    15% 
  7/1/1994 to 12/31/1994                                                        3%                     6%                     15%                    15% 
  1/1/1995 to 6/30/2000                                                          0%                     6%                     15%                    15% 
  7/1/2000 to Present                                                             0%                  4.5% **                  12%                    15% 

       *  Until May 31, 1957, charities were considered collateral beneficiaries. 
     **  Effective July 1, 2000, transfers from a child, age 21 or younger to a natural or adoptive parent or stepparent are 
   at a zero tax rate. For dates of death on or after January 1, 2020, transfers to or for the use of a child 21 or younger 
   from a natural parent, an adoptive parent or a stepparent of the child are at a zero tax rate. 

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