IRS Slashes Fee for Your Deceased Relative's Tax Closure Letter
Published Date: 5/20/2025
Proposed Rule
Summary
If you’re someone who asks the IRS for an estate tax closing letter, good news! The Treasury and IRS are lowering the fee you have to pay for this service. These changes kick in right away, making it cheaper and easier to wrap up estate tax matters.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Estate Tax Closing Letter Fee Cut
If you are an authorized person requesting an IRS estate tax closing letter (IRS Letter 627), the Treasury Department and the IRS are reducing the user fee you must pay. The change is published as interim final regulations and takes effect right away.
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