This version of the form is not currently in use and is provided for reference only. Download this version of IRS Form 56 for the current year.
This is a tax form that was released by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - a subdivision of the U.S. Department of the Treasury on December 1, 2019. Check the official IRS-issued instructions before completing and submitting the form.
Q: What is IRS Form 56?
A: IRS Form 56 is a notice concerning fiduciary relationship.
Q: When is IRS Form 56 used?
A: IRS Form 56 is used when a fiduciary relationship exists, such as when someone is acting on behalf of a deceased person's estate or a trust.
Q: Who should file IRS Form 56?
A: The fiduciary or the person responsible for managing the assets of the estate or trust should file IRS Form 56.
Q: What information is required in IRS Form 56?
A: IRS Form 56 requires information about the fiduciary, the estate or trust, and the beneficiaries.
Q: Why is IRS Form 56 important?
A: IRS Form 56 notifies the IRS about the existence of a fiduciary relationship and helps ensure that the proper taxes are paid.
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