Chapter 05 · Succession & death

Form 706-NA: Report nonresident estate to IRS

Form and 9-month deadline after death.

Published 2026-04-28Last reviewed 2026-04-29Reading time ≈ 14 minAuthor CanadaFlorida Editorial Team

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Required filing if US assets exceed $60,000 USD.

Acronyms used in this guide

Form 706-NA — Estate Tax Return for Nonresident Aliens
IRS — Internal Revenue Service
FMV — Fair Market Value

Details

Required filing if US assets exceed $60,000 USD.

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