Form 4768

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(Rev. January 2006)

Department of the Treasury

Internal Revenue Service

Identification

Decedent’s first name and middle initial Decedent’s last name Date of de

Name of executor Decedent’s 

Address of executor (Number, street, and room or suite no.) Estate tax 

City, state, and ZIP code

Extension of Time To File Form 706, 706-A, 706-D, 706-NA, or 706-QDT (Section 608

Extension of Time To Pay (Section 6161)

Enter extension 

(Not more than 

You must attach your written statement to explain in detail why it is impossible or impractical to pay

the full amount of the estate (or GST) tax by the return due date. If the taxes cannot be determined

because the size of the gross estate is unascertainable, check here  and enter “-0-” or other

appropriate amount on Part IV, line 3. You must attach an explanation.

Payment To Accompany Extension Request

1 Amount of estate and GST taxes estimated to be due 1

2 Amount of cash shortage (complete Part III) 2

3 Balance due (subtract line 2 from line 1) (see instructions) 3

Signature and Verification

If filed by executor—Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I am an executor of the estate of the above-named dec

to the best of my knowledge and belief, the statements made herein and attached are true and correct.

Executor’s signature Title 

If filed by someone other than the executor—Under penalties of perjury, I declare that to the best of my knowledge 

statements made herein and attached are true and correct, that I am authorized by an executor to file this application

(check box(es) that apply(ies)):

A member in good standing of the bar of the highest court of (specify jurisdiction)  

A certified public accountant duly qualified to practice in (specify jurisdiction) 

A person enrolled to practice before the Internal Revenue Service.

A duly authorized agent holding a power of attorney. (The power of attorney need not be submitted unless requ

Filer’s signature (other than the executor) Date

Application for Extension of Time To File a Return

and/or Pay U.S. Estate

(and Generation-Skipping Transfer) Taxes

Part I

Part II

Name of application filer (if other than the executor)

Part III

Part IV

Domicile of decedent (county, state, and ZIP code)

Also you must attach a statement explaining in detail why it is impossible or impractical to file Form

706 by the due date. See the instructions.

Enter extension 

● If this request is for the tax that will be or was due with the filing of Form 706, check here 

● If this request is for the tax that will be due as a result of an amended or supplemental Form 706, check here 

● If this request is for additional tax due as a result of an examination of your Form 706, check here 

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see separate instructions. Cat. No. 41984P Form 

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Additional Extension

If you are an executor out of the country applying for an extension of time to file in excess of 6 months, check here 

If you are applying for an automatic 6-month extension of time to file:

Automatic Extension

● If this request is for a section 6166 installment payment, check here 

● Form 706, check here 

Form 706-A

● Form 706-A, 706-D, 706-NA, or 706-QDT, indicate the form by checking the appropriate box below.

Form 706-D Form 706-NA Form 706-QDT