With just days left before the Sept 19, 2011 filing deadline for 2010 Federal Estate returns, the IRS posted the final Form 706 and Instructions on their website on 9/8/2011.
Taxpayers may apply for an automatic 6-month extension via Form 4768. This is also an extension to pay tax due! There will be no late-filing or late-payment penalties.
However, interest will be charged on any estate tax paid after the original due date.
