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As high-net-worth clients continue preparing for the impact of the TCJA sunset provisions, tax professionals must understand the increasingly complex compliance requirements surrounding estate and gift tax reporting. Proper handling of portability elections, GST tax allocations, valuation reporting, and filing procedures is essential to reducing audit risks and preserving valuable tax benefits.

This webinar will provide a practical understanding of Forms 706 and 709, focusing on current 2026 reporting requirements, estate and gift tax compliance strategies, and common filing challenges encountered by practitioners handling high-value transfers and estate planning matters.

Participants will learn how to determine when gift tax returns are required, properly execute portability elections, allocate GST exemptions, and apply adequate disclosure standards to reduce IRS scrutiny. The session will also address valuation concerns for closely held businesses, real estate, trusts, and other hard-to-value assets frequently examined during IRS estate and gift tax reviews.

Through practical examples, procedural guidance, and compliance-focused instruction, attendees will gain the knowledge necessary to confidently prepare Forms 706 and 709 while minimizing common reporting mistakes and procedural errors.


Topics Covered

Overview of current estate and gift tax reporting requirements for 2026

Understanding the impact of the TCJA sunset provisions on estate and gift tax planning

Determining which transfers require Form 709 filing

Annual exclusion limits and split-gift election requirements

Proper preparation and filing procedures for Form 706

Portability election requirements and Deceased Spousal Unused Exclusion (DSUE) considerations

Why Form 706 may still be necessary even when no estate tax is due

Generation-Skipping Transfer (GST) tax rules and exemption allocations

GST reporting requirements on Forms 706 and 709

Valuation standards for hard-to-value assets, including:

  • Closely held businesses
  • Real estate
  • Trust interests
  • Family-owned entities

Understanding “Adequate Disclosure” requirements and statute of limitations protection

Crummey powers and annual exclusion trust planning considerations

Managing large 2025 gifts reported on 2026 filings

Extension procedures and timely payment requirements for estate and gift taxes

Common Form 706 and Form 709 preparation mistakes and audit risks

IRS scrutiny areas and valuation dispute considerations

Best practices for estate and gift tax documentation and compliance

Practical strategies for minimizing estate and gift tax reporting exposure


Who Should Attend

Certified Public Accountants (CPAs)

Enrolled Agents (EAs)

Tax Attorneys and Estate Planning Attorneys

Tax Preparers and Tax Advisors

Bookkeepers and Accounting Professionals

Tax Managers and Controllers

Trust Officers and Wealth Management Professionals

Estate and Trust Compliance Professionals

Business Owners involved in estate and succession planning

Professionals responsible for estate, gift, and GST tax reporting

Anyone seeking practical guidance on Forms 706 and 709 compliance requirements


Credits & Additional Information

IRS / CPE Credits: 2.0 TAX

Delivery Method: Group Internet-Based

Session Format: Live Virtual Webinar with Q&A

Program Level: Intermediate

Prerequisites: Basic understanding of estate and gift tax concepts

Attendance Requirement: Required for live CPE credit

Information Covered in the Presentation:

Overview of current estate and gift tax reporting requirements for 2026

Understanding the impact of the TCJA sunset provisions on estate and gift tax planning

Determining which transfers require Form 709 filing

Annual exclusion limits and split-gift election requirements

Proper preparation and filing procedures for Form 706

Portability election requirements and Deceased Spousal Unused Exclusion (DSUE) considerations

Why Form 706 may still be necessary even when no estate tax is due

Generation-Skipping Transfer (GST) tax rules and exemption allocations

GST reporting requirements on Forms 706 and 709

Valuation standards for hard-to-value assets, including:

  • Closely held businesses
  • Real estate
  • Trust interests
  • Family-owned entities

Understanding “Adequate Disclosure” requirements and statute of limitations protection

Crummey powers and annual exclusion trust planning considerations

Managing large 2025 gifts reported on 2026 filings

Extension procedures and timely payment requirements for estate and gift taxes

Common Form 706 and Form 709 preparation mistakes and audit risks

IRS scrutiny areas and valuation dispute considerations

Best practices for estate and gift tax documentation and compliance

Practical strategies for minimizing estate and gift tax reporting exposure

Certified Public Accountants (CPAs)

Enrolled Agents (EAs)

Tax Attorneys and Estate Planning Attorneys

Tax Preparers and Tax Advisors

Bookkeepers and Accounting Professionals

Tax Managers and Controllers

Trust Officers and Wealth Management Professionals

Estate and Trust Compliance Professionals

Business Owners involved in estate and succession planning

Professionals responsible for estate, gift, and GST tax reporting

Anyone seeking practical guidance on Forms 706 and 709 compliance requirements