Still awaiting Final Form 8939 – Allocation of Increase in Basis for Property Acquired From a Decedent. Previously, the AICPA had requested that the IRS and Treasury provide a blanket extension until 90 days after the forms and instruction are finalized. No final word received yet.
UPDATED – as of 9/13/2011 – The IRS is allowing large estates to file the Form 8939 by Tuesday, January 17, 2012. No statement or form needs to be filed with the IRS to have this new due date apply.
