IRS Proposes Raising Estate Tax Closing Letter Fee to $76
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The Internal Revenue Service is proposing to increase the fee for obtaining an estate tax closing letter from $56 to $76. This change would apply to requests made by authorized persons, such as executors or trustees, who need official confirmation that the IRS has finished its review of a federal estate tax return.
Why it matters: This is a minor administrative adjustment rather than a major policy shift. It ensures the service remains self-sustaining, meaning the people who use it pay for the government’s work in processing their requests. For most estates, this adds $20 to the final costs of closing out the tax matter.
Who it affects
- Executors and trustees of federal estates who request an IRS Letter 627
This is a proposed rule from the Internal Revenue Service; check the original Federal Register document for the full text and comment period details before relying on it.
Agency: Treasury Department, Internal Revenue Service
Source: Federal Register — read the official document