2 - Irs 57
2 - Irs 57
2 - Irs 57
Part I Identification
Name of person for whom you are acting (as shown on the tax return) Identifying number Decedent’s social security no.
JOHN HENRY DOE COMPANY ACCT #/FED RESERVE #/ BC SEE PRIOR 123-45-6789
Address of person for whom you are acting (number, street, and room or suite no.)
Fiduciary’s name
First Last
Address of fiduciary (number, street, and room or suite no.)
Section A. Authority
1 Authority for fiduciary relationship. Check applicable box:
a Court appointment of testate estate (valid will exists)
b Court appointment of intestate estate (no valid will exists)
c Court appointment as guardian or conservator
d Fiduciary of intestate estate
e ✔ Valid trust instrument and amendments
f ✔ Bankruptcy or assignment for the benefit or creditors
g ✔ Other. Describe ▶ Trustee under Declaration of Trust (custodial/living trust); State Non-UCC-1 File No.
2a If box 1a, 1b, or 1d is checked, enter the date of death ▶
b If box 1c, 1e, 1f, or 1g is checked, enter the date of appointment, taking office, or assignment or transfer of assets ▶ DATE
the day the acct or case inicitiated, or the date the bc was reg
4 Federal tax form number (check all that apply): a ✔ 706 series b ✔ 709 c ✔ 940 d ✔ 941, 943, 944
e ✔ 1040 or 1040-SR f ✔ 1041 g ✔ 1120 h ✔ Other (list) ▶ 1099's and schedules
5 If your authority as a fiduciary does not cover all years or tax periods, check here . . . . . . . . . . . . . ▶
and list the specific years or periods ▶
For Paperwork Reduction Act and Privacy Act Notice, see separate instructions. Cat. No. 16375I Form 56 (Rev. 12-2019)
Form 56 (Rev. 12-2019) Page 2
Part IV Signature
Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this document, including any accompanying statements, and to the best of my
Please knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete.
Sign
Here Trustee Entered
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