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Over the years executors, tax professionals, local probate courts, state tax departments, and others have come to rely on these letters as confirmation that the IRS examination of the estate tax return has been completed and the file has been closed. Notice 2017-12 is stating an account transcript issued by IRS can substitute for an estate tax closing letter and IRS is suggesting taxpayers obtain the transcript to satisfy their needs instead of the closing letter.  \nThis transcript is a computer generated report that provides current account data including, but not limited to: the return received date, payment history, refund history, penalties assessed, interest assessed, the balance due with accruals, and the date on which the examination was closed. This transcript data has transaction codes for each entry. The code “421” and the explanation “Closed examination of tax return”indicates the IRS’ examination of the estate tax return has been completed and that the IRS examination is closed.  \nAgain a closing letter can be requested if desired. Those who want to receive either a closing letter or a transcript should make their request no earlier than four months after the filing of Form 706 (in order to give IRS time to complete the examination and processing of the return) . Keep in mind that even after this is closed IRS can reopen the return for examination in several cases, such as fraud, concealment, misrepresentation of a material fact, clearly defined substantial error, portability case issues, etc.  \nThis text has been shared with you courtesy of David & Mary Mellem, EAs & Ashwaubenon Tax Professionals.  \n@2017 Ashwaubenon Tax Professionals. No reproduction of this article is permitted without the express written consent of Ashwaubenon Tax Professionals, 2140 Holmgren Way, Suite 1040, Green Bay, WI 54304, 920-496-1065.  \nWe do not sell, give, or in any way share email addresses with anyone. If you would like to be removed from our email list, send us an email to that effect or use the word UNSUBSCRIBE in the subject line. If you know of someone who would like to be added to our list, have them send us an email to that effect or use the word SUBSCRIBE in the subject line.","cbCaioXuf7jZBb32","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaioXuf7jZBb32","pdf",68959,"English","# Request timing for closing letters and transcripts\n## What the IRS account transcript contains\n## Using transcript code 421 to confirm closure\n## When IRS may reopen an estate tax return","[{\"question\":\"Why doesn’t the IRS automatically issue estate tax closing letters anymore?\",\"answer\":\"IRS announced it would no longer issue estate tax closing letters except upon request when the request is made at least four months after the estate tax return is filed.\"},{\"question\":\"What does the IRS account transcript provide instead of a closing letter?\",\"answer\":\"The transcript includes current account data such as return received date, payment and refund history, penalties and interest assessed, balance due with accruals, and the date the examination was closed.\"},{\"question\":\"How can you tell from the transcript that the IRS examination is closed?\",\"answer\":\"Look for code “421” with the explanation “Closed examination of tax return,” which indicates the examination of the estate tax return is completed and the IRS examination is closed.\"},{\"question\":\"Can the IRS reopen an estate tax return even after closure is shown?\",\"answer\":\"Yes. Even after closure, IRS can reopen the return for examination in cases such as fraud, concealment, misrepresentation of a material fact, or clearly defined substantial error, as well as certain portability case issues.\"}]","Estate Tax Closing Letter Guidance - How to confirm IRS examination closure | PDF",1789818359]