Estate Tax Power of Attorney
Authorizes someone (usually an attorney or accountant) to act on behalf of the estate for tax matters with the NY Department of Taxation.
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Authorizing someone to handle tax matters requires a specific form.
This power of attorney is specific to estate tax matters with the NY Department of Taxation. It must be properly executed, or the department won't recognize the authorization.
When do you need this form?
You want an attorney or accountant to handle estate tax filings on your behalf.
This site provides general information, not legal advice. For legal counsel, consult a licensed attorney. Official forms are maintained by New York State and may change.
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Other estate tax forms
Release of Estate Tax Lien
When someone dies owning real estate in New York, the state places a tax lien on it. That lien must be released before the property can be sold. Your title company requires this at closing.
ET-85New York State Estate Tax Certification
Required when an estate may be subject to NY estate tax. Reports the value of all assets and calculates any tax owed. Filed with the ET-117.
ET-85-IInstructions for Form ET-85
Step-by-step instructions for completing the ET-85 Estate Tax Certification form.
ET-141New York State Estate Tax Domicile Affidavit
Required when the deceased was not a resident of New York. Establishes where they were legally domiciled at the time of death.
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