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DC Inheritance and Estate Tax Forms

Note: The Office of Tax and Revenue (OTR) has made changes to the estate tax filing process for representatives of decedents whose death occurred from January 1, 2016 and forward. Effective May 2, 2018, estate representatives responsible for filing an estate tax will be required to register for an account, file and submit payment via MyTax.DC.gov.

Inheritance and Estate Tax Forms

Form #	Title
Inheritance Tax General Instructions	Instruction Book for Inheritance Tax Returns
FR-19	Inheritance Tax Return for Estates of Individuals (Who Died On or Before March 31, 1987 - Revised)
FR-19A	Inheritance Tax Return Distribution Schedule
FR-20	Inheritance Tax Return Supporting Schedule
D-76	Estate Tax Instruction Booklet and Worksheets (Note: The DC Estate Tax Return (D-76, D-76 EZ, D-77) must be filed and paid electronically via MyTax.DC.gov)