The NJ Estate Tax is in addition to the NJ Inheritance
Tax. A tax is imposed upon the estate of
every resident decedent having a date of death after December 31, 2001 which
would have been subject to an estate tax payable to the United States under the
provisions of the Federal Internal Revenue Code of 1986, 26 U.S.C.s.1 et seq,
in effect on December 31, 2001.
THIS FORM IS USED FOR DECEDENTS WITH DATES OF DEATH ON OR AFTER JANUARY 1, 2002 THIS FORM MAY BE REPRODUCED
(Form IT-Estate (10-99) is to be used for all decedents having a date of death before January 1, 2002.)
Who Must File
A New Jersey estate tax return must be filed if the
decedent’s Gross Estate plus adjusted taxable gifts determined in accordance
with the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code in effect on December 31, 2001
exceeds $675,000.
Filing Method
The Form 706 method (Column B) must be used if the
taxpayer files or is required to file a Federal Form 706. If the taxpayer does not file or is not
required to file a Federal Form 706, then, in addition to the Form 706 method
the simplified form method (Column A) may be used providing that it produces a
tax liability similar to the Form 706 method.
In those cases where a taxpayer makes an election to treat an asset in a
particular manner for Federal estate tax purposes, a like election must be made
for New Jersey estate tax purposes.
Assets and deductions must be treated in the same manner for both
Federal and New Jersey estate tax purposes.
1. Simplified
Form Method
(a) Submit a completed NJ Inheritance Tax Return (Form
IT-R), a copy of the decedent's Last Will and Testament, a copy of the
decedent's last Federal Income Tax Return filed prior to death, and the NJ
Estate Tax Return with Schedules E-1 through Schedule E-3.
(b) Complete Column A Lines 1(a) through Line 18(a) of
the NJ
Estate Tax Return. The Tax on Line 10(a)
of the NJ Estate Tax Return is computed using the attached worksheet.
(c) In the event that the decedent was a surviving
spouse and received Qualified Terminable Interest Property (QTIP) from the
predeceased spouse for which a marital deduction was elected for Federal and/or
New Jersey estate tax purposes, the full value of the QTIP property must be
included in Schedule E-1.
In the event that decedent was a surviving civil union
partner on or after February 19, 2007 and received Qualified Terminable
Interest Property (QTIP) from the predeceased civil union partner for which a
deduction was elected for New Jersey estate tax purposes, the full value of the
QTIP property must be included in Schedule E-1.
(d) The simplified form method is not intended for use
in all estates. It may not be used in situations where it does not produce a tax
liability similar to the Form 706 method.
2. Form 706
Method
(a) Submit a completed 2001 Form 706, a copy of any
Federal Estate Tax Return filed or required to be filed with the Internal
Revenue Service, supporting documentation, a copy of any communication from the
Federal Government, a NJ Estate Tax Return, a copy of the decedent's Last Will
and Testament and a copy of the last Federal Income Tax Return filed prior to
death. Schedules E-4 through E-7 must be completed for New Jersey assets
requiring waivers.
(b) Complete Column B Lines 1(b) through Line 18(b) of
the NJ Estate Tax Return.
(c) If the decedent died on or after 2/19/07 survived
by a civil union partner, a marital deduction equal to that permitted a
surviving spouse under the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code in effect on
12/31/01 is permitted for New Jersey estate tax purposes. In these cases, the 2001 Form 706 should be
completed as though the Internal Revenue Code treated a surviving civil union
partner and a surviving spouse in the same manner. A surviving civil union partner is treated
the same as a surviving spouse for New Jersey estate tax purposes.
Interest Rates and Payment Due Date
Interest accrues at the rate of 10% per annum on any
NJ Estate Tax not paid within nine months of the decedent's death. If an extension of time to file the Federal
Estate Tax Return is granted, the Director of the Division of Taxation may
reduce interest to 6% per annum until the earlier of the expiration of the
Federal Extension or the date of the filing of the Federal Return with the
Internal Revenue Service.
Requests for an interest reduction must be accompanied
by a copy of the request made to the Internal Revenue Service for an Extension
of Time in which to file the Federal Estate Tax Return along with a copy of any
required approval and verification as to the date on which the Federal Estate
Tax Return was actually filed.
Payments are first applied to the interest, if any,
which has accrued to the date of payment.
Waivers
Tax waivers will only be issued for assets listed on
Schedules E-4 thru E-7 when filing the Form 706 Method. When filing under the
Simplified Method, waivers will be issued from Schedules A and B of the IT-R.
Payments on Account
Payments on account may be made at any time to avoid
further accrual of interest on the amount paid. In any case where the amount
paid on account for New Jersey estate taxes exceeds the amount of such tax due
after final assessment has been made, the amount so overpaid shall be refunded
by the State Treasurer in the due course of business, provided, however, that
all applications for a full or partial refund of the payment of the estate
taxes shall be made within three years from the date of such payment. Make
checks payable to NJ Inheritance and Estate Tax and mail to PO Box 249,
Trenton, New Jersey 08695-0249
Lien
For resident decedents dying after December 31, 2001,
the NJ Estate Tax remains a lien on all property of the decedent as of the date
of death until paid. No property may be
transferred without the written consent of the Director.
NEW JERSEY INHERITANCE AND ESTATE TAX:
RETURN PROCESSING INSTRUCTIONS
Follow these procedures to avoid delays in processing
returns, waivers, and refunds:
DO NOT enclose returns in any kind of BINDER, SEALED FOLDER or NOTEBOOK. DO NOT use STAPLES (especially extra-long staples) on the return.
a.
o It is OK to use rubber bands or clips to keep the file together.
b.
o Two-hole ATCO fasteners, along the TOP of the return, are also acceptable.
DO NOT
enclose DUPLICATE COPIES of returns or duplicates of other documents.
o When filing both
Inheritance and Estate Tax, include only ONE copy of the will, trusts,
income tax return, 706, appraisals, and any other attachments.
A few things to
DO: STAPLE checks to the
completed payment voucher, and put voucher on TOP.
a.
o Make sure checks are
signed, and made payable to “New Jersey Inheritance and Estate Tax”
b.
o Include the Decedent’s
name and SS# on the check.
Place the return and schedules on top (if no payment), with the will and
other supporting documents beneath. Check that
returns are SIGNED by the legal representative of the estate and NOTARIZED.
o The representative’s name should be printed clearly
beneath the signature
VERIFY the decedent’s social
security number and date of death.
Make sure
the MAILING ADDRESS on the return is correct – and indicates the person who you
want to receive ALL correspondence (letters, bills, waivers, etc).
o The Division
cannot correspond with your attorney or CPA unless they are listed on the front
page of the return. Clearly mark amended returns as
“Amended” along the BOTTOM of the return.
File
Inheritance Tax and Estate Tax returns together when possible.
a.
o Keep the two returns separate within the same envelope or box.
b.
o Keep in mind the two taxes have separate due dates for payment of
the tax.
c.
o Include separate checks and vouchers for each tax.
