From our “Ask a Question” Mailbag: Pennsylvania Inheritance Tax Filing Deadlines

Most Recently Updated July 8, 2018.

“I am the executor of a Chester County estate and filed the will 4 months after my brother’s death. When is the Pennsylvania Inheritance Tax due?”

Pennsylvania Inheritance Tax Filing Deadlines

Pennsylvania Inheritance Tax Filing Deadlines

To avoid interest and penalties, the Pennsylvania Inheritance Tax must be paid within 9 months of the date of death. The date you filed the Will does not matter. Otherwise, executors would simply hold off filing the Will to delay making the tax payment.

As executor, you are responsible to make the payment. If you delay and interest or penalties are created, the beneficiaries may demand that you be held responsible.

More Probate Questions?

Filing the PA Inheritance Taxes is only part of the overall probate process. By all means, if you wish to learn more, please read my more detailed article, The Probate Process All You Need to Know.

In Conclusion: Pennsylvania Inheritance Tax Filing Deadlines

I hope that this article was helpful in explaining the deadlines for the PA Inheritance Tax. Further, I included links to even more detailed information on my website. Therefore, please contact me and let me know how I did. Certainly, your comments and questions are welcome!

Let our Probate Lawyers help walk you through what can be a confusing process. To begin with, call to speak to one of our experienced Probate Attorneys.  By all means, our lawyers are ready to answer your questions. In fact, feel free to contact our office for a free consultation. Ultimately our goal is to make the process as painless as possible!

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