Attorney for Executor or Administrator will help with Inheritance Tax return

 Attorney for Executor or Administrator will help with Inheritance Tax return   

       The Executor are most likely looking to obtain waivers to release the decedent’s assets, such as NJ bank accounts, NJ stock, and NJ real estate. There are several steps to follow, and a few things The Executor need to know before this can happen. 

What are the different types of waivers?

A self-executing waiver (do-it-yourself) and the 0-1 waiver (issued by the Division of Taxation) are the different types of waivers. New Jersey banks are prohibited from closing a decedent’s bank accounts without one of these forms: 

· Form L-8 Self-Executing Waiver Affidavit can only be used when there is no Inheritance or Estate Taxes due (see below). 

  L-8s are to be filled out by the Executor, as the estate representative. Then they can be sent or brought directly to the bank, transfer agent, or other financial institutions holding the funds. 

o Many banks have these forms on hand, but they can also be obtained on our website.
o The estate do not file anything with the Inheritance and Estate Tax Branch if the estate qualify to use this form. 

· Form 0-1 is a “waiver” that can only be issued by the Division of Taxation.
  To get this form, the estate must file a return with the Division.
o Real Estate transfers always require Form 0-1.
o Note: 0-1 is not a form that the estate will be able to find on our website. This form can only be 

issued by the Division of Taxation. 

Are there any Inheritance or Estate Taxes Due? 

Your next job as Executor/Administrator is to figure out if any Inheritance or Estate taxes will be due. This will determine what forms or returns the estate will need to file. 

Besides the Federal estate tax, there are two separate State taxes related to a person’s death: the Inheritance Tax and the Estate Tax. The estate may owe one, but not the other. The estate will never pay more than the higher of the two taxes: 

· Inheritance Tax mainly depends on the relationship between the deceased person and the beneficiary. Estate proceeds payable to: 

o Surviving spouses, parents, children, grandchildren, etc. are exempt from Inheritance Tax. These are Class A beneficiaries. 

o Brothers and sisters and children-in-law are subject to tax after built-in exemptions. These are Class C beneficiaries. 

o Nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, friends, and non-relatives are subject to Inheritance Tax. These are Class D beneficiaries. 

o Charitable institutions are exempt from Inheritance Tax. These are Class E beneficiaries. 

If it turns out that Inheritance Tax may be due, the Inheritance Tax Resident Return (Form IT-R) needs to be filed. Any tax must be paid within eight months after the date of death or the estate will incur a 10% annual interest charge on unpaid tax. 

Sometimes, a return needs to be filed even if there might not be any tax due. If there are any Class C, D, or E beneficiaries, the estate will need to file a full return. . 

 

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If the estate determine that all of the beneficiaries and the estate are exempt from tax, the estate may use the following form to obtain a real estate waiver: 

· Form L-9: Resident Decedent Affidavit Requesting Real Property Tax Waiver. This Form needs to be filed with the Inheritance & Estate Tax Branch to receive a Form 0-1 Waiver for real estate. 

Non-Resident Decedents (someone who died as a legal resident of another state or a foreign country): People who did not live in New Jersey but owned certain types of property in New Jersey (usually real estate) may need to pay NJ Non-Resident Inheritance Tax. See New Jersey Non-Resident Inheritance Tax Frequently Asked Questions for more information. There is no Estate Tax on non-resident decedents. 

Other Important information for executors/administrators to know: 

• ·  Banks and financial institutions may release up to 50% of the entire amount of funds on hand before a waiver is received. These funds may only go to the executor or administrator or joint owner of the account(s). 
• ·  Banks also must pay (without a waiver) any checks for Inheritance/Estate Taxes written to New Jersey Inheritance and Estate Tax from a decedent’s account (if there are sufficient funds in the account, of course.) 
• ·  When filing any return for Inheritance Tax, the fair market value of decedent’s assets should be reported as of the date of death, not as of the filing date. 

How long does processing take? 

Once the estate have filed a return with the Division, please plan for processing to take at least several months. If a return must be audited, it may take several months longer. About 40 to 50% of returns require additional attention in the form of an audit. Returns are processed and audited in the order they are received. 

Inheritance and Estate Tax payments are usually posted within two weeks from the time they are received, but the processing of a return and issuing of waivers will take longer.

Source https://www.state.nj.us/treasury/taxation/documents/pdf/guides/General-%20Guide-to-Being-an-Executor.pdf

NJ Transfer Inheritance Tax is a “beneficiary” tax, and is based on who specifically receives a decedent’s assets, and how much each beneficiary received.

  NJ Transfer Inheritance Tax is a “beneficiary” tax, and is based on who specifically receives a decedent’s assets, and how much each beneficiary received.  

 

Transfer Inheritance Tax Overview

When someone dies, the assets he/she owns must go somewhere or to someone. When these assets are transferred from the name of the person who died (“the decedent”) to someone else (“the beneficiary”), the State of New Jersey may impose a tax on this “transfer” of ownership.

The amount of tax imposed depends on several factors:

• Who the beneficiaries are and how they are related to the decedent;
• The date of death value of the assets (and debts) that the decedent owned; 
• What kind of assets the decedent owned;
• Whether the decedent lived in New Jersey or another state.
  Note: Where the beneficiaries lived is not a factor.

There are two types of Inheritance Tax, resident and non-resident. This is based on where the person legally lived when he/she passed away.

Resident Decedents 

Someone who died as a legal resident of New Jersey.

Almost anything a decedent owned can be taxed, depending on who inherits the decedent’s property.

This can include:

• Houses or real estate; 
• Bank accounts; 
• Stocks; 
• Bonds; 
• Cars; and
• Other Tangible Personal Property.
• Source https://www.state.nj.us/treasury/taxation/inheritance-estate/filingrequirements-inheritance.shtml

What is Inheritance tax waiver?

 What is Inheritance tax waiver?

A Tax waiver represents the written consent of the Director of the Division of Taxation to transfer or release certain property in the name of a decedent.

 

         Typically the attorney for the estate will prepare the Inheritance Tax Return

New Jersey property (such as real estate located in NJ, NJ bank and brokerage accounts, stocks of companies incorporated in NJ, and NJ bonds, etc.) cannot be transferred or released without this consent. 

A separate waiver will be issued for each titled asset.

Each waiver will contain specific information about the property (such as: bank name, account balances, and names on the account).

         The original Waiver on real estate is filed with the County clerk where the property is located. (Typically the Attorney will handle).

Who pays the NJ Inheritance tax?

  Who pays the NJ Inheritance tax? 

INTRODUCTION
    Transfer Inheritance Tax is a “beneficiary” tax, and is based on who specifically receives a decedent’s assets, and how much each beneficiary received. 

https://www.state.nj.us/treasury/taxation/pdf/other_forms/inheritance/o10c.pdf

 Currently, the law imposes a graduated Inheritance Tax ranging from 11% to 16% on the transfer of real and personal property with an aggregate value of $500 or more to certain beneficiaries. 

https://www.state.nj.us/treasury/taxation/pdf/other_forms/inheritance/o10c.pdf

Class C: First $25,000 free, then taxed at 11%. Calculate taxable amount, then multiply by 11% to calculate amount due.

 

Class ”C” - Brother or sister of the decedent, including half brother and half sister, wife or widow of a son of the decedent, or husband or widower of a daughter of the decedent.  -taxed at 11%–16%, with the first $25,000 exempt. 

First $ 25,000

Next 1,075,000  11%  tax

 

Class “D” - Every other transferee, distributee or beneficiary who is not included in Classes “A”, “C” or “E”. taxed at 15% Class D: taxed at 15%. Multiply amount by 15% to figure out tax due.

 

 

Benjamin Franklin famously said nothing in life is certain, except for death and taxes. Had he been alive today, he could have been referring to New Jersey. As of January 1, 2018, it no longer levies an estate tax, but that's not the case for many people who died in 2017 or their beneficiaries. There's also an inheritance tax and understanding the rules governing the NJ inheritance tax will ensure that you make the right financial decisions related to your role as a beneficiary.

                  Certain beneficiaries are exempt from the inheritance tax in the state of NJ. Others will be required to pay a tax on the inheritance based on the classification given them by the state.

Looking For Information About Spouses

If you’re married, you can leave all your assets to your spouse free of charge. Spouses are exempt from paying inheritance tax, and if everything you own goes to your spouse in your will, New Jersey won’t tax your estate, either. However, a caveat exists. 

When someone passes away, New Jersey immediately places a tax lien against everything the person owned so the executor can’t legally transfer or sell any assets without the state getting its tax cut. 

Also, someone does not want to buy a property that has the tax lien attached.

The executor must file Form L-9 for any real estate you owned and Form L-8 for financial assets with the Division of Taxation to have the liens lifted so your spouse can inherit them.

For non-spouse beneficiaries, the full inheritance tax return must be filed.

        To have your Inheritance and Estate Tax questions answered by a Division representative, inquire as to the status of an Inheritance or Estate Tax matter, or have Inheritance and Estate Tax forms mailed to you, contact the Inheritance and Estate Tax Service Center at 609-292-5033 or email Taxation.NJInheritancetax@treas.nj.gov.

 

Obtaining More Information About Other Individuals

Your children, parents, grandparents and grandchildren do not have to pay inheritance tax on anything you leave them. However, bequeathing to them does not avoid your estate having to pay taxes on the assets you leave behind. For those dying in 2017 with an estate worth more than $2 million, estate tax is due in New Jersey. Your stepchildren and adopted children are included among these Class A beneficiaries.

 

 

New Jersey places your siblings and in-laws in its Class C beneficiary category. The state now exempts the initial $25,000 of the amount you leave to any of these people, but beyond that, they have to pay a rate that may reach as high as 16 percent.

If you leave everything to the housekeeper who cared for you in your old age, she’s going to pay dearly in New Jersey. She must pay 15 percent of everything worth up to $700,000, and 16 percent on any value over that. She’s considered a Class D beneficiary. This category catches everyone who doesn’t fall into Classes A or C. There is no Class B in New Jersey. Friends, significant others and business associates are all Class D beneficiaries.

   If you leave everything to the housekeeper who cared for you in your old age, she’s going to pay dearly in New Jersey. She must pay 15 percent of everything worth up to $700,000, and 16 percent on any value over that. She’s considered a Class D beneficiary. This category catches everyone who doesn’t fall into Classes A or C. There is no Class B in New Jersey. Friends, significant others and business associates are all Class D beneficiaries.

Of course, if you choose to name the state of New Jersey as one of your beneficiaries, the state doesn't impose a NJ death tax. You can also leave everything to charity free of charge.

 

https://pocketsense.com/pays-inheritance-tax-new-jersey-1861.html

 

     When to File Inheritance Tax 

   The executor, administrator, or heir-at-law of the estate must file an Inheritance Tax return (if required) within eight (8) months of the date of the decedent’s death. If tax is due, the tax also must be paid on the transfer of taxable real or personal property within eight (8) months of the date of the decedent’s death.

Interest always due at 10%
Interest is calculated at the annual rate of 10% on any direct tax or portion not paid within eight (8) months of the date of the decedent’s death. To make a payment and avoid potential interest, please see How To Pay.

No Extension to File permitted
There is no extension of time to pay tax due. Interest charges still apply to any unpaid tax. An extension of time is given only to file the return. If you cannot file the return on time, you may complete Form IT-EXT,  Inheritance and Estate Tax Application for Extension of Time to File a Return. 

Resident Decedents - What to File

You must file a paper return or form(s) to determine whether any tax is due or when a waiver is needed.

Note: Electronic filing is not available for Inheritance and Estate Tax returns.

Source https://www.state.nj.us/treasury/taxation/inheritance-estate/inheritance-taxfilerequirements.shtml

FIGHTING EXECUTOR'S COMMISSIONS

 FIGHTING EXECUTOR'S COMMISSIONS

     Executors are entitled to receive a commission to compensate them for work performed. Executors, administrators and other fiduciaries are entitled to receive a commission on both the principal of the estate, and the income earned by assets.

     However, if you have evidence that the executor has breached their fiduciary duties or violated a law, the Superior Court accounting complaint can request that the commissions be reduced or eliminated.

How Executor Gets an Estate of a Deceased Individual EIN Tax ID Number from the IRS

   How Executor Gets an Estate of a Deceased Individual EIN Tax ID Number from the IRS

If you are the executor or personal representative of an estate, you are responsible for overseeing the property and money of the deceased person’s estate. You’ll need to collect assets, pay creditors, distribute assets to beneficiaries, and handle taxes. In order to fulfill your financial and legal duties, you’ll need to apply for deceased estate tax file number online. Here is a guide for getting a tax ID for the estate of deceased individual.

 

Verify the Fact You Are the Executor

In order to get an EIN number for estate of deceased, you’ll need to prove you are the responsible party. The probate court or will of the deceased will designate the representative. Prepare information to prove you have the authority to manage the estate, including:

• Your Social Security Number
• The Social Security Number of the deceased individual
• Your address

Once you gather these details, you are ready to apply for an estate tax ID number.

 

Apply for an Employer Identification Number (EIN) Online

Go to:

https://sa.www4.irs.gov/modiein/individual/index.jsp

Click Estate

An estate is a legal entity created as a result of a person's death.

 

Please tell us about the deceased person.

* Required fields 

Must match IRS records or this application cannot be processed.

The only punctuation and special characters allowed are hyphen (-) and ampersand (&).

 

First name*
Middle name/initial
Last name*

 

Enter the first name, middle initial and last name of the decedent, followed by “Estate”. 


Enter the name of the executor, administrator, or other fiduciary. 

Enter the mailing address. This is the address where all IRS correspondence will be sent. 

Enter only if different from the mailing address on Lines 4a-b. Enter the county and state where the will is probated.
N/A
N/A 

 Check “Estate” and enter the SSN of the decedent on the line provided. N/A 

Check the “Other” box and enter “Estate Administration”. 

Enter the date the estate was funded. 

Enter the last month of your accounting year or tax year. 

Enter the highest number of employees expected in the next 12 months (Agricultural, Household or Other). If none, enter 0 and skip to Line 16. 

If you expect your employment tax liability to be $1,000 or less in a full calendar year and want to file Form 944 annually instead of Forms 941 quarterly check “Yes”. (To file Forms 941, check “No”.) 

If the estate has (or will have) employees enter the date the estate will begin to pay wages (Month, Date, Year) If no employees, leave blank. 

Check the “Finance & Insurance” box. 

Enter “Estate Administration”. 

If the applicant shown on line one (1) ever previously applied for and received an EIN, check “yes”. If “yes” enter previous EIN on the line. 

Complete the Third Party Designee section only if you want to authorize the named individual to receive the EIN and answer questions about the completion of this form. You must also sign the application for the authorization to be valid. 

Name and Title: Print the name and title of the fiduciary.


Telephone Number: Enter the telephone number where IRS can reach you if IRS has questions about your application. 

Signature: The fiduciary must sign the application if the Third Party Designee section is completed. 

Note: If you use an estate to create a trust, the trust is considered a different entity type and a new EIN is needed. 

Most Executors after obtaining Tax ID/ EIN will set up an Estate Account at a bank convenient to Executor.

Surrogate Fees to Probate Will and other Estate Administration filing fees

Surrogate Fees to Probate Will and other Estate Administration filing fees

The following is a list of some of the fees charged by the  Surrogate's Court pursuant to N.J.S.A. 22A:2-30.

• Payment can only be made by check or cash. 
• Please make checks payable to  County Surrogate.22A :2-30 .  Fees of surrogate and deputy clerk of the Superior Court.

   Fees for services of the surrogate and deputy clerk of the Superior Court enumerated below shall be as follows and shall be for the use of the county in which the fees are collected:

PROBATE OF WILLS AND COPIES

   Probate of a will of not more than two pages, $100.00. 

   Each additional page, $ 5.00.

   The above fee is for all services in preparation and execution of complaint, filing proof of death, deposition of one witness, qualification of executor, filing power of attorney, surrogate's certificate, judgment for probate, letters testamentary, plain copy of will, binding, recording, microfilming or photostating, comparing, docketing, report to the Division of Taxation in the Department of the Treasury, report and transmission to the Clerk of the Superior Court. 

   Probate of will of not more than two pages without letters, $50.00.  Each additional page, $ 5.00.  This fee is for the same services as are enumerated in the preceding paragraph, except letters, surrogate's certificate and qualification of executor. 

   Probate of each codicil, not exceeding one page, $25.00.

   Where codicil requires an additional witness, $5.00.

   To reopen probate proceedings for qualification of executor or taking proof of extra witness, $25.00.

   One witness in the above probate proceedings, no charge.

   Each additional witness, $5.00.

   Recording and comparing, microfilming or photostating, each additional page of will or codicil, $5.00.

   Filing, entering, issuing and recording, microfilming or photostating, proceedings in commission for deposition of foreign witness to a will or codicil, $35.00.  Plain extra copy of will, $3.00 for each page. 

   Certified extra copy of will, $5.00 for each page, plus $5.00 for certificate. 

   Certified copy of will with proofs for New Jersey county, not exceeding two pages including will and codicil, $50.00.  For pages in excess of two, $5.00 for each page. 

   Wills filed but not probated (as, where there are no assets), $10.00 for first two pages, $5.00 for each additional page, $5.00 for cover letter stating no assets, $5.00 for death certificate. 

   Exemplifying will for another state, not exceeding two pages including will and codicil, plus cost of certificate of Secretary of State when requisite, $75.00 (not including $9.00 fee for exemplified forms).  For pages in excess of two, $5.00 for each page.

   Recording, microfilming or photostating, docketing, indexing, filing and reporting to the Division of Taxation in the Department of the Treasury an exemplified copy of will and probate proceedings from another state, $5.00 for each page. 

   Recording, microfilming or photostating, docketing, indexing and filing a certified copy of will with proofs from New Jersey, $5.00 for each page. 

   Recording, microfilming or photostating certified transcripts of wills admitted to probate and probate proceedings or letters of administration and administration proceedings granted by the Superior Court, $5.00 for each page.

LETTERS OF TRUSTEESHIP

   Acceptance of trustee and letters of trusteeship, including one certificate, $50.00.

LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION

   General administration, including preparation and execution of complaint, bond, surety affidavits, necessary recording, microfilming or photostating, indexing, filing, report to the Division of Taxation, including power of attorney and death certificate, in the Department of the Treasury and the Clerk of the Superior Court and original letters including authorization to accept service of process and death certificate, $125.00, and for other documents, $5.00 per page. 

   Administration ad prosequendum, $50.00, and for other documents, $5.00 per page.

   Exemplifying administration, $75.00.

   Certified copy of administration, $50.00.

   Affidavits of surviving spouse or next of kin where the value of the real and personal assets of the estate does not exceed $20,000.00 or $10,000.00, respectively, $5.00 for each $100.00 or part thereof. Total cost shall not exceed $50.00. This fee is waived where the value of the assets of the estate does not exceed $200.00.

LETTERS OF GUARDIANSHIP

   Granting letters of guardianship, acceptance of guardianship and filing of power of attorney, $50.00.

   Affidavits of estates of minors where value of real and personal estate does not exceed $5,000.00, $5.00 per page.

   Miscellaneous petitions and orders, $5.00 per page.

INVENTORIES

   For all services in appointment of appraisers, $25.00.

   Filing, entering and recording, microfilming or photostating, inventory and appraisement, not exceeding one page, and affidavits of appraisers and executor, $25.00. 

   For each additional page, $5.00.

ACCOUNTING

   For filing complaint and one page of accounting, $175.00.

   For auditing, stating, reporting and recording, microfilming or photostating, accounts of executors, administrators, guardians, trustees and assignees, including drawing judgment, but exclusive of advertising costs: 

   In estates up to and including $2,000.00, no additional fee.

   In estates from $2,001.00 to and including $10,000.00, $100.00.

   In estates from $10,001.00 to and including $30,000.00, $125.00.

   In estates from $30,001.00 to and including $65,000.00, $150.00.

   In estates from $65,001.00 to and including $200,000.00, 3/10 of 1% but not less than $300.00.

   In estates exceeding $200,000.00--4/10 of 1%, but not less than $400.00.

   For each page of accounting in excess of one, $5.00.

   In computing the amount of an estate for the purpose of fixing the fees of a surrogate for auditing and reporting the account, the balance from the prior account shall be excluded. 

   For preparing notice of settlement of accounts and copies of the same, forwarding notice to newspaper, with directions as to publication, obtaining proofs of publication, keeping a record of notices and newspapers to which they are sent and of the moneys received to defray the cost of advertising and transmitting advertising charges to newspaper, $50.00. 

   No fees herein allowed shall be charged against the recipient of any pension, bounty or allowance, for services of the surrogate and the Probate Part of the Chancery Division of the Superior Court in respect thereof, pursuant to N.J.S.3B:13-9 to 3B:13-14. 

MISCELLANEOUS PROCEEDINGS

   Proceedings relative to presumption of death, filing, entering and recording, microfilming or photostating (exclusive of letters), with additional fee for advertising, $175.00. 

   Sale of land to pay debts (exclusive of advertising), $175.00.

   Sale of land in fulfillment of contract made by decedent, $175.00.

   Sale of lands within one year, $175.00.

   Sale of minor's land, $175.00.

   Distribution, filing and entering complaint, recording, microfilming or photostating, and filing judgment, $175.00.

   Filing of first paper in action in the Superior Court, Chancery Division, Probate Part, $175.00.

   Filing of answering pleadings or other answering papers in Superior Court, Chancery Division, Probate Part (First paper filed by anyone other than Plaintiff), $110.00.

   Adoption of adults, filing and entering proceedings (all papers) including one judgment,  $175.00.

   Adoption of minors, filing and entering proceedings (all papers) including one judgment, $175.00.

   Application for relief subsequent to final judgment in the Superior Court, Chancery Division, Probate Part, $25.00.

   Proceedings for the appointment of a conservator, with or without jury trial, $175.00. 

   Proceeding for the determination of incapacity and for the appointment of a guardian for an alleged incapacitated person, with or without jury trial, $200.00. 

   Proceedings in connection with payment into court of proceeds of a judgment in favor of a minor, in lieu of bond, pursuant to N.J.S. 3B:15-16 and N.J.S.3B:15-17 (in addition to fees payable under Letters of Guardianship), the following fees are payable upon withdrawal of funds on deposit: 

   For each withdrawal including petitions and orders provided and prepared by the surrogate for withdrawal of funds for court approval: 

   Up to and including $500.00, $20.00.

   From $501.00 to and including $1,000.00, $25.00.

   From $1,001.00 to and including $5,000.00, $30.00.

   From $5,001.00 to and including $10,000.00, $35.00.

   From $10,001.00 to and including $25,000, $40.00.

   From $25,001.00 to and including $50,000.00, $60.00.

   In excess of $50,000.00, $100.00.

MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES

   Short certificates, $5.00.

   Validating short certificate within one year of issue of date, $3.00.

   Subpoenas, each, $25.00.

   Marking true copies, subpoenas, each, $3.00.

   Marking true copies, orders to show cause, each, $3.00.

   Marking true copies of other papers, each, $3.00.

   Authorization of process, $5.00.

   Swearing each witness, $2.00.

   Adjournment or continuance, $15.00.

   Miscellaneous orders of court, first page, $5.00.

   For each additional page, $5.00.

   Recording, microfilming or photostating all papers not herein provided for, $5.00 for each page.

   For making copies not otherwise provided for, $3.00 for each page.

   Filing transcript of death certificate, $5.00.

   Power of attorney, per page $5.00 plus $5.00 for certified mail.

   Search fee, per estate $10.00.

   Proceedings relative to appointment of a guardian ad litem, $25.00.

   Renunciation by one person, filing, entering and recording, or photostating, $5.00. Each additional person, $3.00.

   Caveat, filing or withdrawing, $25.00.

   Combined refunding bond and release of not more than two pages, filing, entering, microfilming and recording, or photostating, $10.00.  $5.00 for each additional page.  Additional charge for county clerk's certificate, $5.00.

   Release of not more than two pages of refunding bond and release, $10.00.  $5.00 for each additional page.  Additional charge for county clerk's certificate, $5.00.

   Assignments of legacy or interest, $10.00 per page, plus $5.00 where county clerk's certificate is necessary.

   Filing all papers not herein provided for, $5.00, if microfilming process is used, $5.00 per page.

   Plain copy of two-page will, $6.00.

   Each additional page, $3.00.

   Filing of motions in the Superior Court, Chancery Division, Probate Part, $15.00.

   Notice of appeal (trial court), $10.00.

   Minimum charge for all other papers or services in proceedings in the Superior Court, Chancery Division, Probate Part, $5.00.

   3B:14-48 Service of Process by Surrogate, $25.00.

   Duplicating or copying of microfiche, digital tape, high density disks, optically scanned and recorded materials or for any other media used to record or preserve records, $150.00 per medium recorded.

   Processing fee for returned check, $20.00 plus bank fee.