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26 U.S.C. § 6018 — Estate tax returns
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**(a) Returns by executor**
(1) **Citizens or residents** — In all cases where the gross estate at the death of a citizen or resident exceeds the basic exclusion amount in effect under section 2010(c) for the calendar year which includes the date of death, the executor shall make a return with respect to the estate tax imposed by subtitle B.
(2) **Nonresidents not citizens of the United States** — In the case of the estate of every nonresident not a citizen of the United States if that part of the gross estate which is situated in the United States exceeds $60,000, the executor shall make a return with respect to the estate tax imposed by subtitle B.
(3) **Adjustment for certain gifts** — The amount applicable under paragraph (1) and the amount set forth in paragraph (2) shall each be reduced (but not below zero) by the sum of—
(A) the amount of the adjusted taxable gifts (within the meaning of section 2001(b)) made by the decedent after December 31, 1976, plus
(B) the aggregate amount allowed as a specific exemption under section 2521 (as in effect before its repeal by the Tax Reform Act of 1976) with respect to gifts made by the decedent after September 8, 1976.
**(b) Returns by beneficiaries** If the executor is unable to make a complete return as to any part of the gross estate of the decedent, he shall include in his return a description of such part and the name of every person holding a legal or beneficial interest therein. Upon notice from the Secretary such person shall in like manner make a return as to such part of the gross estate.
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**(a) Returns by executor**
(1) **Citizens or residents** — In all cases where the gross estate at the death of a citizen or resident exceeds the basic exclusion amount in effect under section 2010(c) for the calendar year which includes the date of death, the executor shall make a return with respect to the estate tax imposed by subtitle B.
(2) **Nonresidents not citizens of the United States** — In the case of the estate of every nonresident not a citizen of the United States if that part of the gross estate which is situated in the United States exceeds $60,000, the executor shall make a return with respect to the estate tax imposed by subtitle B.
(3) **Adjustment for certain gifts** — The amount applicable under paragraph (1) and the amount set forth in paragraph (2) shall each be reduced (but not below zero) by the sum of—
(A) the amount of the adjusted taxable gifts (within the meaning of section 2001(b)) made by the decedent after December 31, 1976, plus
(B) the aggregate amount allowed as a specific exemption under section 2521 (as in effect before its repeal by the Tax Reform Act of 1976) with respect to gifts made by the decedent after September 8, 1976.
**(b) Returns by beneficiaries** If the executor is unable to make a complete return as to any part of the gross estate of the decedent, he shall include in his return a description of such part and the name of every person holding a legal or beneficial interest therein. Upon notice from the Secretary such person shall in like manner make a return as to such part of the gross estate.
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**(a) Imposition** Except as provided in section 2107, a tax is hereby imposed on the transfer of the taxable estate (determined as provided in section 2106) of every decedent nonresident not a citizen of the United States.
**(b) Computation of tax** The tax imposed by this section shall be the amount equal to the excess (if any) of—
(1) a tentative tax computed under section 2001(c) on the sum of—
(A) the amount of the taxable estate, and
(B) the amount of the adjusted taxable gifts, over
(2) a tentative tax computed under section 2001(c) on the amount of the adjusted taxable gifts.
**(c) Adjustments for taxable gifts**
(1) **Adjusted taxable gifts defined** — For purposes of this section, the term “adjusted taxable gifts” means the total amount of the taxable gifts (within the meaning of section 2503 as modified by section 2511) made by the decedent after December 31, 1976, other than gifts which are includible in the gross estate of the decedent.
(2) **Adjustment for certain gift tax** — For purposes of this section, the rules of section 2001(d) shall apply.
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**(a) Exclusion** Gross income shall not include gain from the sale or exchange of property if, during the 5-year period ending on the date of the sale or exchange, such property has been owned and used by the taxpayer as the taxpayer’s principal residence for periods aggregating 2 years or more.
**(b) Limitations**
(1) **In general** — The amount of gain excluded from gross income under subsection (a) with respect to any sale or exchange shall not exceed $250,000.
(2) **Special rules for joint returns** — In the case of a husband and wife who make a joint return for the taxable year of the sale or exchange of the property—
(A) *$500,000 Limitation for certain joint returns* — Paragraph (1) shall be applied by substituting “$500,000” for “$250,000” if—
(i) either spouse meets the ownership requirements of subsection (a) with respect to such property;
(ii) both spouses meet the use requirements of subsection (a) with respect to such property; and
(iii) neither spouse is ineligible for the benefits of subsection (a) with respect to such property by reason of paragraph (3).
(B) *Other joint returns* — If such spouses do not meet the requirements of subparagraph (A), the limitation under paragraph (1) shall be the sum of the limitations under paragraph (1) to which each spouse would be entitled if such spouses had not been married. For purposes of the preceding sentence, each spouse shall be treated as owning the property during the period that either spouse owned the property.
(3) **Application to only 1 sale or exchange every 2 years** — Subsection (a) shall not apply to any sale or exchange by the taxpayer if, during the 2-year period ending on the date of such sale or exchange, there was any other sale or exchange by the taxpayer to which subsec
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**(a) Imposition** A tax is hereby imposed on the transfer of the taxable estate of every decedent who is a citizen or resident of the United States.
**(b) Computation of tax** The tax imposed by this section shall be the amount equal to the excess (if any) of—
(1) a tentative tax computed under subsection (c) on the sum of—
(A) the amount of the taxable estate, and
(B) the amount of the adjusted taxable gifts, over
(2) the aggregate amount of tax which would have been payable under chapter 12 with respect to gifts made by the decedent after December 31, 1976, if the modifications described in subsection (g) had been applicable at the time of such gifts.
For purposes of paragraph (1)(B), the term “adjusted taxable gifts” means the total amount of the taxable gifts (within the meaning of section 2503) made by the decedent after December 31, 1976, other than gifts which are includible in the gross estate of the decedent.
**(c) Rate schedule** If the amount with respect to which the tentative tax to be computed is:The tentative tax is: Not over $10,00018 percent of such amount. Over $10,000 but not over $20,000$1,800, plus 20 percent of the excess of such amount over $10,000. Over $20,000 but not over $40,000$3,800, plus 22 percent of the excess of such amount over $20,000. Over $40,000 but not over $60,000$8,200 plus 24 percent of the excess of such amount over $40,000. Over $60,000 but not over $80,000$13,000, plus 26 percent of the excess of such amount over $60,000. Over $80,000 but not over $100,000$18,200, plus 28 percent of the excess of such amount over $80,000. Over $100,000 but not over $150,000$23,800, plus 30 percent of the excess of such amount over $100,000. Over $150,000 but not over $250,000$38,800, plus 32 percent of the excess of such amount ove
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**(a) General rule** A credit of the applicable credit amount shall be allowed to the estate of every decedent against the tax imposed by section 2001.
**(b) Adjustment to credit for certain gifts made before 1977** The amount of the credit allowable under subsection (a) shall be reduced by an amount equal to 20 percent of the aggregate amount allowed as a specific exemption under section 2521 (as in effect before its repeal by the Tax Reform Act of 1976) with respect to gifts made by the decedent after September 8, 1976.
**(c) Applicable credit amount**
(1) **In general** — For purposes of this section, the applicable credit amount is the amount of the tentative tax which would be determined under section 2001(c) if the amount with respect to which such tentative tax is to be computed were equal to the applicable exclusion amount.
(2) **Applicable exclusion amount** — For purposes of this subsection, the applicable exclusion amount is the sum of—
(A) the basic exclusion amount, and
(B) in the case of a surviving spouse, the deceased spousal unused exclusion amount.
(3) **Basic exclusion amount**
(A) *In general* — For purposes of this subsection, the basic exclusion amount is $15,000,000.
(B) *Inflation adjustment* — In the case of any decedent dying in a calendar year after 2026, the dollar amount in subparagraph (A) shall be increased by an amount equal to—
(i) such dollar amount, multiplied by
(ii) the cost-of-living adjustment determined under section 1(f)(3) for such calendar year by substituting “calendar year 2025” for “calendar year 2016” in subparagraph (A)(ii) thereof.
If any amount as adjusted under the preceding sentence is not a multiple of $10,000, such amount shall be rounded to the nearest multiple of $10,000.
(4) **Decea
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**(a) Married individuals filing joint returns and surviving spouses** There is hereby imposed on the taxable income of—
(1) every married individual (as defined in section 7703) who makes a single return jointly with his spouse under section 6013, and
(2) every surviving spouse (as defined in section 2(a)),
a tax determined in accordance with the following table: If taxable income is:The tax is: Not over $36,90015% of taxable income. Over $36,900 but not over $89,150$5,535, plus 28% of the excess over $36,900. Over $89,150 but not over $140,000$20,165, plus 31% of the excess over $89,150. Over $140,000 but not over $250,000$35,928.50, plus 36% of the excess over $140,000. Over $250,000$75,528.50, plus 39.6% of the excess over $250,000.
**(b) Heads of households** There is hereby imposed on the taxable income of every head of a household (as defined in section 2(b)) a tax determined in accordance with the following table: If taxable income is:The tax is: Not over $29,60015% of taxable income. Over $29,600 but not over $76,400$4,440, plus 28% of the excess over $29,600. Over $76,400 but not over $127,500$17,544, plus 31% of the excess over $76,400. Over $127,500 but not over $250,000$33,385, plus 36% of the excess over $127,500. Over $250,000$77,485, plus 39.6% of the excess over $250,000.
**(c) Unmarried individuals (other than surviving spouses and heads of households)** There is hereby imposed on the taxable income of every individual (other than a surviving spouse as defined in section 2(a) or the head of a household as defined in section 2(b)) who is not a married individual (as defined in section 7703) a tax determined in accordance with the following table: If taxable income is:The tax is: Not over $22,10015% of taxable income. Over $22,100 but not over $53,50
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The tax imposed by this chapter shall be paid by the executor.
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### Statutory Notes
Section, act Aug. 16, 1954, ch. 736, 68A Stat. 410, allowed a deduction, in the case of a citizen or resident, an exemption of $30,000, less amounts claimed and allowed for calendar year 1932 and calendar years intervening between that year and year for which tax is being computed.
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TITLE 26—INTERNAL REVENUE CODE
§ 6018
by this section [amending this section] shall apply with
respect to liability for taxes arising or remaining un-
paid on or after the date of the enactment of this Act
[Dec. 20, 2006].’’
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 2000 AMENDMENT
Pub. L. 106–554, § 1(a)(7) [title III, § 313(f)], Dec. 21, 2000,
114 Stat. 2763, 2763A–643, provided that: ‘‘The amend-
ments made by subsections (a) and (b) [amending this
section and sections 6330, 6331, 7421, and 7463 of this
title] shall take effect on the date of the enactment of
this Act [Dec. 21, 2000]. The amendments made by sub-
sections (c), (d), and (e) [amending sections 6103, 6110,
and 6330 of this title] shall take effect as if included in
the provisions of the Internal Revenue Service Restruc-
turing and Reform Act of 1998 [Pub. L. 105–206] to which
they relate.’’
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1998 AMENDMENT
Amendment by Pub. L. 105–277 effective as if included
in the provision of the Internal Revenue Service Re-
structuring and Reform Act of 1998, Pub. L. 105–206, to
which such amendment relates, see section 4002(k) of
Pub. L. 105–277, set out as a note under section 1 of this
title.
EFFECTIVE DATE
Pub. L. 105–206, title III, § 3201(g), July 22, 1998, 112
Stat. 740, provided that:
‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in paragraph (2),
the amendments made by this section [enacting this
section, amending sections 66, 6013, 6230, and 7421 of this
title, and enacting provisions set out as notes under
this section and section 6013 of this title] shall apply to
any liability for tax arising after the date of the enact-
ment of this Act [July 22, 1998] and any liability for tax
arising on or before such date but remaining unpaid as
of such date.
‘‘(2) 2-YEAR
PERIOD.—The 2-year period
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