1737019105 (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 Ü 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 INTERNAL USE ONLY DATE FILED 1737019105 1737019105 Reset Entire Form TOP OF PAGE PAGE 1 NEXT PAGE PRINT |
1737019205 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. 1737019205 1737019205 Reset Entire Form PREVIOUS PAGE PAGE 2 NEXT PAGE PRINT |
1737019305 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. 1737019305 1737019305 Reset Entire Form PREVIOUS PAGE PAGE 3 NEXT PAGE PRINT |
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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 www.revenue.pa.gov REV-1737-A 1 RETURN TO FORM PREVIOUS PAGE NEXT PAGE |
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 2 REV-1737-A www.revenue.pa.gov RETURN TO FORM PREVIOUS PAGE NEXT PAGE |
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 www.revenue.pa.gov REV-1737-A 3 RETURN TO FORM PREVIOUS PAGE NEXT PAGE |
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. 4 REV-1737-A www.revenue.pa.gov RETURN TO FORM PREVIOUS PAGE NEXT PAGE |
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, www.revenue.pa.gov REV-1737-A 5 RETURN TO FORM PREVIOUS PAGE NEXT PAGE |
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. 6 REV-1737-A www.revenue.pa.gov RETURN TO FORM PREVIOUS PAGE NEXT PAGE |
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. www.revenue.pa.gov REV-1737-A 7 RETURN TO FORM PREVIOUS PAGE NEXT PAGE |
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). 8 REV-1737-A www.revenue.pa.gov RETURN TO FORM PREVIOUS PAGE NEXT PAGE |
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. www.revenue.pa.gov REV-1737-A 9 RETURN TO FORM PREVIOUS PAGE NEXT PAGE |
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. 10 REV-1737-A www.revenue.pa.gov RETURN TO FORM PREVIOUS PAGE |