Internal Revenue Code:Sec. 6018. Estate tax returns
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TITLE 26 - INTERNAL REVENUE CODE
Subtitle F - Procedure and Administration
CHAPTER 61 - INFORMATION AND RETURNS
Subchapter A - Returns and Records
PART II - TAX RETURNS OR STATEMENTS
Subpart C - Estate and Gift Tax Returns
Statute
Sec. 6018. Estate tax returns
(a) Returns by executor
(1) Citizens or residents
In all cases where the gross estate at the death of a citizen
or resident exceeds the applicable exclusion amount in effect
under section 2010(c) for the calendar year which includes the
date of death, the executor shall make a return with respect to
the estate tax imposed by subtitle B.
(2) Nonresidents not citizens of the United States
In the case of the estate of every nonresident not a citizen of
the United States if that part of the gross estate which is
situated in the United States exceeds $60,000, the executor shall
make a return with respect to the estate tax imposed by subtitle
B.
(3) Adjustment for certain gifts
The amount applicable under paragraph (1) and the amount set
forth in paragraph (2) shall each be reduced (but not below zero)
by the sum of -
(A) the amount of the adjusted taxable gifts (within the
meaning of section 2001(b)) made by the decedent after December
31, 1976, plus
(B) the aggregate amount allowed as a specific exemption
under section 2521 (as in effect before its repeal by the Tax
Reform Act of 1976) with respect to gifts made by the decedent
after September 8, 1976.
(b) Returns by beneficiaries
If the executor is unable to make a complete return as to any
part of the gross estate of the decedent, he shall include in his
return a description of such part and the name of every person
holding a legal or beneficial interest therein. Upon notice from
the Secretary such person shall in like manner make a return as to
such part of the gross estate.
Sources
(Aug. 16, 1954, ch. 736, 68A Stat. 739; Pub. L. 89-809, title I,
Sec. 108(g), Nov. 13, 1966, 80 Stat. 1574; Pub. L. 94-455, title
XIX, Sec. 1906(b)(13)(A), title XX, Sec. 2001(c)(1)(J), Oct. 4,
1976, 90 Stat. 1834, 1852; Pub. L. 97-34, title IV, Sec.
401(a)(2)(B), Aug. 13, 1981, 95 Stat. 299; Pub. L. 98-369, div. A,
title V, Sec. 544(b)(3), July 18, 1984, 98 Stat. 894; Pub. L.
100-647, title I, Sec. 1011A(g)(12), Nov. 10, 1988, 102 Stat. 3482;
Pub. L. 101-239, title VII, Sec. 7304(b)(2)(B), Dec. 19, 1989, 103
Stat. 2353; Pub. L. 101-508, title XI, Sec. 11801(a)(43),
(c)(19)(C), Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 1388-521, 1388-528; Pub. L.
105-34, title V, Sec. 501(a)(1)(C), title X, Sec. 1073(b)(4), Aug.
5, 1997, 111 Stat. 845, 948; Pub. L. 107-16, title V, Sec.
542(b)(1), June 7, 2001, 115 Stat. 81.)
Amendment of Section
AMENDMENT OF SECTION
Pub. L. 107-16, title V, Sec. 542(b)(1), (f)(1), title IX, Sec.
901, June 7, 2001, 115 Stat. 81, 86, 150, provided that,
applicable to estates of decedents dying after Dec. 31, 2009,
this section is temporarily amended to read as follows:
Sec. 6018. Returns relating to large transfers at death
(a) In general
If this section applies to property acquired from a decedent, the
executor of the estate of such decedent shall make a return
containing the information specified in subsection (c) with respect
to such property.
(b) Property to which section applies
(1) Large transfers
This section shall apply to all property (other than cash)
acquired from a decedent if the fair market value of such
property acquired from the decedent exceeds the dollar amount
applicable under section 1022(b)(2)(B) (without regard to section
1022(b)(2)(C)).
(2) Transfers of certain gifts received by decedent within 3
years of death
This section shall apply to any appreciated property acquired
from the decedent if -
(A) subsections (b) and (c) of section 1022 do not apply to
such property by reason of section 1022(d)(1)(C), and
(B) such property was required to be included on a return
required to be filed under section 6019.
(3) Nonresidents not citizens of the United States
In the case of a decedent who is a nonresident not a citizen of
the United States, paragraphs (1) and (2) shall be applied -
(A) by taking into account only -
(i) tangible property situated in the United States, and
(ii) other property acquired from the decedent by a United
States person, and
(B) by substituting the dollar amount applicable under
section 1022(b)(3) for the dollar amount referred to in
paragraph (1).
(4) Returns by trustees or beneficiaries
If the executor is unable to make a complete return as to any
property acquired from or passing from the decedent, the executor
shall include in the return a description of such property and
the name of every person holding a legal or beneficial interest
therein. Upon notice from the Secretary, such person shall in
like manner make a return as to such property.
(c) Information required to be furnished
The information specified in this subsection with respect to any
property acquired from the decedent is -
(1) the name and TIN of the recipient of such property,
(2) an accurate description of such property,
(3) the adjusted basis of such property in the hands of the
decedent and its fair market value at the time of death,
(4) the decedent's holding period for such property,
(5) sufficient information to determine whether any gain on the
sale of the property would be treated as ordinary income,
(6) the amount of basis increase allocated to the property
under subsection (b) or (c) of section 1022, and
(7) such other information as the Secretary may by regulations
prescribe.
(d) Property acquired from decedent
For purposes of this section, section 1022 shall apply for
purposes of determining the property acquired from a decedent.
(e) Statements to be furnished to certain persons
Every person required to make a return under subsection (a) shall
furnish to each person whose name is required to be set forth in
such return (other than the person required to make such return) a
written statement showing -
(1) the name, address, and phone number of the person required
to make such return, and
(2) the information specified in subsection (c) with respect to
property acquired from, or passing from, the decedent to the
person required to receive such statement.
The written statement required under the preceding sentence shall
be furnished not later than 30 days after the date that the return
required by subsection (a) is filed.
See Effective and Termination Dates of 2001 Amendment note
below.
References in Text
REFERENCES IN TEXT
The Tax Reform Act of 1976, referred to in subsec. (a)(3)(B), is
Pub. L. 94-455, Oct. 4, 1976, 90 Stat. 1520, as amended. For
complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables.
Section 2521 of this title, referred to in subsec. (a)(3)(B), was
repealed by section 2001(b)(3) of Pub. L. 94-455, applicable to
gifts made after Dec. 31, 1976.
Miscellaneous
AMENDMENTS
1997 - Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 105-34, Sec. 501(a)(1)(C),
substituted ''the applicable exclusion amount in effect under
section 2010(c) for the calendar year which includes the date of
death'' for ''$600,000''.
Subsec. (a)(4). Pub. L. 105-34, Sec. 1073(b)(4), struck out par.
(4) which read as follows:
''(4) Return required if excess retirement accumulation tax. -
The executor shall make a return with respect to the estate tax
imposed by subtitle B in any case where such tax is increased by
reason of section 4980A(d).''
1990 - Subsec. (a)(3) to (5). Pub. L. 101-508 redesignated pars.
(4) and (5) as (3) and (4), respectively, and struck out former
par. (3) which provided for phase-in of estate tax return filing
requirement amount.
1989 - Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 101-239 struck out subsec. (c) which
read as follows:
''Election Under Section 2210. - In all cases in which subsection
(a) requires the filing of a return, if an executor elects the
applications of section 2210 -
''(1) Return by executor. - The return which the executor is
required to file under the provisions of subsection (a) shall be
made with respect to that portion of estate tax imposed by
subtitle B which the executor is required to pay.
''(2) Return by plan administrator. - The plan administrator of
an employee stock ownership plan or the eligible worker-owned
cooperative, as the case may be, shall make a return with respect
to that portion of the tax imposed by section 2001 which such
plan or cooperative is required to pay under section 2210(b).''
1988 - Subsec. (a)(5). Pub. L. 100-647 added par. (5).
1984 - Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 98-369 added subsec. (c).
1981 - Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 97-34, Sec. 401(a)(2)(B)(i),
substituted ''$600,000'' for ''$175,000''.
Subsec. (a)(3). Pub. L. 97-34, Sec. 401(a)(2)(B)(ii), set forth
par. (1) substitutions for ''$600,000'' amount of ''$225,000'',
''$275,000'', ''$325,000'', ''$400,000'', and ''$500,000'' in the
case of decedents dying in 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, and 1986,
respectively, and struck out par. (1) substitutions for
''$175,000'' amount of ''$120,000'', ''$134,000'', ''$147,000'',
and ''$161,000'' in the case of decedents dying during 1977, 1978,
1979, and 1980, respectively.
1976 - Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 94-455, Sec. 2001(c)(1)(J)(i),
substituted ''$175,000'' for ''$60,000''.
Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 94-455, Sec. 2001(c)(1)(J)(ii),
substituted ''$60,000'' for ''$30,000''.
Subsec. (a)(3), (4). Pub. L. 94-455, Sec. 2001(c)(1)(J)(iii),
added pars. (3) and (4).
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 94-455, Sec. 1906(b)(13)(A), struck out ''or
his delegate'' after ''Secretary''.
1966 - Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 89-809 substituted ''$30,000'' for
''$2,000''.
EFFECTIVE AND TERMINATION DATES OF 2001 AMENDMENT
Amendment by Pub. L. 107-16 applicable to estates of decedents
dying after Dec. 31, 2009, see section 542(f)(1) of Pub. L. 107-16,
set out as a note under section 121 of this title.
Amendment by Pub. L. 107-16 inapplicable to estates of decedents
dying, gifts made, or generation skipping transfers, after Dec. 31,
2010, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to be applied and
administered to such estates, gifts, and transfers as if such
amendment had never been enacted, see section 901 of Pub. L.
107-16, set out as a note under section 1 of this title.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1997 AMENDMENT
Amendment by section 501(a)(1)(C) of Pub. L. 105-34 applicable to
estates of decedents dying, and gifts made, after Dec. 31, 1997,
see section 501(f) of Pub. L. 105-34, set out as a note under
section 2001 of this title.
Amendment by section 1073(b)(4) of Pub. L. 105-34 applicable to
estates of decedents dying after Dec. 31, 1996, see section 1073(c)
of Pub. L. 105-34, set out as an Effective Date of Repeal note
under section 4980A of this title.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1989 AMENDMENT
Amendment by Pub. L. 101-239 applicable to estates of decedents
dying after July 12, 1989, see section 7304(b)(3) of Pub. L.
101-239, set out as a note under section 2002 of this title.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1988 AMENDMENT
Amendment by Pub. L. 100-647 effective, except as otherwise
provided, as if included in the provision of the Tax Reform Act of
1986, Pub. L. 99-514, to which such amendment relates, see section
1019(a) of Pub. L. 100-647, set out as a note under section 1 of
this title.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1984 AMENDMENT
Amendment by Pub. L. 98-369 applicable to estates of decedents
which are required to file returns on a date (including any
extensions) after July 18, 1984, see section 544(d) of Pub. L.
98-369, set out as a note under section 2002 of this title.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1981 AMENDMENT
Amendment by Pub. L. 97-34 applicable to estates of decedents
dying after Dec. 31, 1981, see section 401(c)(1) of Pub. L. 97-34,
set out as a note under section 2010 of this title.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1976 AMENDMENT
Amendment by section 2001(c)(1)(J) of Pub. L. 94-455 applicable
to estates of decedents dying after Dec. 31, 1976, see section
2001(d)(1) of Pub. L. 94-455, set out as a note under section 2001
of this title.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1966 AMENDMENT
Amendment by Pub. L. 89-809 applicable with respect to estates of
decedents dying after Nov. 13, 1966, see section 108(i) of Pub. L.
89-809, set out as a note under section 2101 of this title.
SAVINGS PROVISION
For provisions that nothing in amendment by Pub. L. 101-508 be
construed to affect treatment of certain transactions occurring,
property acquired, or items of income, loss, deduction, or credit
taken into account prior to Nov. 5, 1990, for purposes of
determining liability for tax for periods ending after Nov. 5,
1990, see section 11821(b) of Pub. L. 101-508, set out as a note
under section 29 of this title.
References
SECTION REFERRED TO IN OTHER SECTIONS
This section is referred to in sections 1022, 2011, 2014, 2058,
2106, 2108, 6075, 6091, 6716, 7269 of this title.
