Inheritance Format
Inheritance Format
Non-Resident Return
(8-10)
(609) 292-5033
www.state.nj.us/treasury/taxation
Do not file this form if you are a surviving spouse or a surviving civil union partner, and the
New Jersey real property was owned by you and the decedent as tenants by the entirety. An
Inheritance tax waiver is not necessary and will not be issued.
Situations where a Non-Resident Inheritance Tax Return must be
filed:
1. Non-resident decedent died owning an interest in New Jersey real estate.
2. Non-resident decedent died owning tangible personal property located in New Jersey.
2. If a non-resident decedent died owning only New Jersey real estate held as tenants by
the entirety between husband and wife or civil union couple (for dates of death after
February 18, 2007) and the spouse or civil union partner survived the decedent there
is no Inheritance Tax and it is not necessary to file any forms. A tax waiver is not
required for real property held as tenants by the entirety.
3. If the entire estate both inside of New Jersey and outside of New Jersey is being
inherited by Class “A” beneficiaries, the most common of which are spouse, children,
grandchildren (see page 2 for a complete list of Class “A” beneficiaries), there is no
need to file the Non-Resident Inheritance Tax Return. Since an Inheritance Tax
waiver is needed for the New Jersey real estate, Form L9-NR should be filed to obtain
said waiver.
SUBJECT PAGE(S)
1. Classes of Beneficiaries……………..………………...2
2. Tax Rates………………………….……….……….....2
3. Exemptions………………………..……………......2, 3
4. Where to File…………………………...………….......3
5. Waivers…………………………..................................4
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METHODS OF FILING
Four methods may be used to compute the Inheritance Tax on the New Jersey Non-Resident
Return. An election once made may not be changed and is irrevocable.
In the event all beneficiaries are Class “A” (see page 2 for a list of Class “A” beneficiaries) Form L9-NR
should be used as Class “A” beneficiaries are not subject to tax.
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METHOD 3 - RATIO TAX USING GROSS ESTATE (FLAT TAX METHOD)
This method of filing is easier and quicker than Method 2 since it requires that only a total number be
given for the decedent’s assets wherever located. All assets do not need to be listed on the various
schedules as required under Method 2. Mortgage or liens due as of the decedent’s date of death are the
only allowable deductions. Only page 1 and Schedules A, E, F and sometimes B (1) are required to be
completed. Minimal information is reported on each. The tax computed using this method will in a large
number of instances approximate the tax computed under Method 2. THIS METHOD REQUIRES
THE ENTRY OF THE TOTAL ESTATE EVERYWHERE ON PAGE 1, LINES 5 AND 9
BEFORE COMPLETING THE WORKSHEET.
Use worksheet 3. See example on pages 14 and 18.
Note: The filing of a separate flat tax affidavit is not required since the requirements for filing
same are met by completing Page 1 and Schedules A,E,F and B(1) of Form IT-NR.
B. When the New Jersey real estate or tangible personal property is held or registered in the name of
the decedent and another individual as Joint Tenants with the Right of Survivorship.
C. When the real estate or tangible personal property located in New Jersey is transferred during the 3
year period prior to the decedent’s date of death and the decedent did not receive the total (actual)
fair market value of the property in money or money’s worth, or when the New Jersey real or
tangible personal property is transferred but the decedent retained a right in the property for
his/her lifetime.
Examples of tangible personal property are household furniture, automobiles, boats, artwork,
jewelry and other items located in New Jersey either permanently or for an indefinite period of
time.
This method only requires the filing of page 1 and Schedule A and F and sometimes Schedule B
(1) and E.
Use worksheet 4. See example on pages 14 and 19.
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IMPORTANT REMINDERS
A. If you are filing a return using Method 1, submit items 1, 2, and 6, 7 (if appropriate).
B. If you are filing a return using Method 4, submit items 1, 2, 3, 6 and 7 (if appropriate).
C. If you are filing a return using Method 2 or 3, submit all of the items listed.
D. If you have more than one New Jersey taxable asset and are filing a return using either
Method 4 or 1, submit items 1, 2, 3, 6 and 7 (if appropriate). If using a combination of
Methods 4 or 1 along with Methods 2 or 3, submit all of the items on the list.
1. If the decedent died testate you must submit a legible copy of the Last Will and Testament,
all codicils thereto and any separate writings.
2. Copy of the decedent’s death certificate.
3. Copies of all trust agreements created by the decedent.
4. Copy of the decedent’s last full year’s federal income tax return.
5. Copy of letters testamentary or of administration.
6. Copy of Form Hud-1 (closing statement) if the New Jersey real estate was sold after the
decedent’s death.
7. Copy of the deed to the New Jersey real estate, but only if the real estate was held in the
names of the decedent with others or transferred to another within 3 years prior to
decedent’s date of death.
PAYMENTS ON ACCOUNT
1. Payments on account may be made to avoid the accrual of interest. Form IT-EP is used for this
purpose. It may be found on Taxation’s website.
2. It is suggested that payments be made by certified check to avoid a possible delay in the issuance of
waivers.
3. All checks should be made payable to New Jersey Inheritance Tax and sent to New Jersey Division of
Taxation, Inheritance and Estate Tax, 50 Barrack Street, PO Box 249, Trenton, NJ, 08695-0249.
Note: All returns and forms must be signed, notarized and contain the decedent’s
social security number. All correspondence must contain the decedent’s name and
social security number.
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WORKSHEET 1
METHOD 1 SIMPLIFIED TAX COMPUTATION
This is an optional method of computing the tax. It is used when the representatives of the estate choose
not to file the information required for Methods 2, 3 and 4 and therefore choose not to compute the tax
using Methods 2, 3 and 4. This method allows the representative to pay tax on the gross value of the New
Jersey real and tangible personal property at a 15% rate and file a minimal amount of paperwork. If the real
estate is subject to a mortgage, the balance due on the decedent's date of death is deducted on Schedule
"A".
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
1. If the decedent owned real estate located in New Jersey on his/her date of death complete Schedule "A".
Include New Jersey real estate only.
2. If the decedent owned tangible personal property located in New Jersey on his/her date of death complete
Schedule "B(1)" . Include New Jersey tangible personal property only. Examples of tangibles personal
property are household furniture, automobiles, boats, artwork, jewelry and other items located in New
Jersey either permanently or for an indefinite period of time.
3. If the decedent, during the 3 year period prior to his/her date of death, transferred New Jersey real estate
or tangible personal property without receiving the total (actual) fair market value of the property
transferred or if the decedent transferred New Jersey real or tangible personal property but retained a
right in the property for his/her lifetime then complete the bottom section of Schedule "E".
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WORKSHEET 2
METHOD 2 RATIO TAX USING NET ESTATE
For use when no amount of the New Jersey taxable property is specifically devised or jointly owned (joint
tenants with the right of survivorship), or transferred to one or more individuals within three (3) years of the
decedent's death, or to take effect at or after the decedent's date of death. If the New Jersey taxable
property or any amount thereof is specifically devised or jointly owned (joint tenants with the right of
survivorship), or transferred as indicated above, that amount is not subject to the ratio tax but rather is
taxed directly to the devisee(s) or surviving joint tenant(s) at the resident tax rates. If any of these situations
apply see instructions for Method 4 or optional Method 1.
1. Gross value of New Jersey real estate and tangible personal property………… 1
[From Schedule "A" and/or "B(1)"]
10. New Jersey nonresident ratio tax (Line 8 multiplied by Line 9)…………………… 10
(Insert this number on IT-NR page 1, line 11)
NOTE
In the event that any amount of the estate is contingent, the ratio calculated on Line 8 above should
be applied to the resident compromise tax to compute the nonresident compromise tax due.
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WORKSHEET 3
METHOD 3 RATIO TAX USING GROSS ESTATE
For use when no amount of the New Jersey taxable property is specifically devised or jointly owned
(joint tenants with right of survivorship), or transferred to one or more individuals within three (3)
years of the decedent's death, or to take effect at or after the decedent's date of death.
If the New Jersey taxable property or any amount thereof is specifically devised or jointly owned
(joint tenants with the right of survivorship), or transferred as indicated above, that amount is not
subject to the ratio tax but rather is taxed directly to the devisee(s) or surviving joint tenant(s) at the
resident tax rates. If any of these situations apply see the instructions for Method 4 or optional
Method 1.
1. Gross value of New Jersey real estate and tangible personal property… 1
[from Schedule "A" and/or B (1)].
NOTE
In the event that any amount of the estate is contingent, the ratio calculated on Line 3 above should
be applied to the resident compromise tax to compute the nonresident compromise tax due.
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WORKSHEET 4
METHOD 4 DIRECT TAX WORKSHEET
This method is required to be used if the decedent either made a specific devise of New Jersey property,
or owned New Jersey property with another as Joint Tenants with the Right of Survivorship, or transferred
New Jersey property to another during the 3 year period prior to the decedent's date of death without
receiving the total (actual) fair market value of the property transferred, or where the decedent transferred
New Jersey real or tangible personal property but retained a right in the property for his/her lifetime. For a
more complete description of the above situations see those given on page 6 for Method 4.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
1. If the decedent made a specific devise of New Jersey real estate complete Schedule "A". Only include
the New Jersey real estate. If there was a specific bequest of tangible personal property located in New
Jersey complete Schedule B(1). Only include the New Jersey tangible personal property.
2. If the decedent owned New Jersey real estate or New Jersey tangible personal property as Joint Tenants
with the Right of Survivorship complete Schedule A or Schedule B (1) or both, if both situations apply.
Only include New Jersey real estate or New Jersey tangible personal property. Do not include any other
assets.
3. If the decedent transferred New Jersey real estate or New Jersey tangible personal property during the 3
year period prior to his/her date of death without receiving the total (actual) fair market value of the
property or if the decedent transferred New Jersey real estate or tangible personal property but retained
a right in the property for his/her lifetime complete Schedule "E".
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WORKSHEET 5 COMBINATION DIRECT TAX AND RATIO TAX USING NET ESTATE WORKSHEET
For use when there are two (2) or more New Jersey taxable assets and at least one of them is specifically
devised or jointly owned (joint tenants with right of survivorship), or transferred to one or more individuals within
three (3) years of the decedent's death, or to take effect at or after the decedent's date of death and the other
New Jersey taxable assets are held in the decedent's name alone or as tenants in common with another
individual.
If the New Jersey taxable property or any amount thereof is specifically devised or jointly owned (joint tenants
with right of survivorship), or transferred as indicated above, that amount is not subject to the ratio tax but rather
is taxed directly to the devisee(s) or surviving joint tenant(s) at the resident tax rates.
1. Direct tax on New Jersey taxable property specifically devised, jointly owned,
or transferred as indicated above. Use worksheet 4, page 11 to compute the tax
for this line…………………………………………………………………………...…….. 1
2. Value of New Jersey taxable property not specifically devised, jointly owned, or
transferred as indicated above……………………………………………………...….. 2
3. Value of gross estate both in and outside of New Jersey (not including the New
Jersey property specifically devised, jointly owned, or transferred as indicated
above) (IT-NR, Page 1, Line 5 less New Jersey property described herein from
worksheet 4, line 4)…………………………………………………………………....… 3
7. Net New Jersey property subject to the ratio tax (Line 2 minus Line 6) …………….. 7
8. Net estate wherever situate (not including the New Jersey property specifically
devised, jointly owned, or transferred as indicated above) (IT-NR, Page 1, Line 7,
less the New Jersey property described herein from worksheet 4, line 4)…………. 8
11. New Jersey Non-Resident Ratio tax (Line 9 multiplied by Line 10)………………… 11
12. Total New Jersey Non-Resident direct tax and ratio tax (Line 1 plus Line 11)
(Insert this amount on IT-NR page 1, Line 11)…………………………….…………. 12
NOTE
In the event that any amount of the estate is contingent, the ratio calculated on Line 9 above should
be applied to the resident compromise tax to compute the nonresident compromise tax due.
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WORKSHEET 6 COMBINATION DIRECT TAX AND RATIO TAX USING GROSS ESTATE WORKSHEET
For use when there are two (2) or more New Jersey taxable assets and at least one of them is
specifically devised or jointly owned (joint tenants with right of survivorship), or transferred to one or
more individuals within three (3) years of the decedent's death, or to take effect at or after the
decedent's date of death and the other New Jersey taxable assets are held in the decedent's name
alone or as tenants in common with another individual.
If the New Jersey taxable property or any amount thereof is specifically devised or jointly owned
(joint tenants with right of survivorship), or transferred as indicated above, that amount is not subject
to the ratio tax but rather is taxed directly to the devisee(s) or surviving joint tenant(s) at the resident
tax rates.
3. Value of gross estate both in and outside of New Jersey (not including
the New Jersey property specifically devised, jointly owned, or
transferred as indicated above) (IT-NR Page 1, Line 5 less New
Jersey property described herein)……………………………………….. 3
7. Total New Jersey direct tax and ratio tax (Line 1 plus Line 6)
(Insert this amount on IT-NR Page 1, Line 11)…………………………. 7
NOTE
In the event that any amount of the estate is contingent, the ratio calculated on Line 4 above should
be applied to the resident compromise tax to compute the nonresident compromise tax due.
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IT-NR (8-10) STATE OF NEW JERSEY (67) For Division Use Only
3. Schedule B(1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.
4. Schedule E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Transfers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.
6. Schedule C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Deductions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.
10. Method Used for Tax Calculation: Method 1 Method 2 Method 3 Method 4 . . . . . . . 10.
11. Tax Due Based on Calculation Method (from attached worksheet) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.
12. Compromise Tax Due on Line 8 Amount (See instructions on reverse side) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.
14. Total Tax Due (Total - Line 11 thru Line 13) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.
15. Interest Due (If applicable) (See instructions on reverse side) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.
16. Total Amount Due (Line 14, plus Line 15) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.
18. If Line 17 (Payments) is LESS THAN Line 16, Enter BALANCE DUE - PAY WITH FORM NR-PMT 18.
19. If Line 17 (Payments) is MORE THAN Line 16 Enter REFUND AMOUNT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.
Deponent says, under penalty of perjury, “I declare that I have examined this return and all accompanying schedules and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true,
correct and complete.” I hereby authorize the party(s) set forth above to act as the estate’s representative, to receive confidential information, and to make presentations on
behalf of the estate.
Subscribed and sworn before me
_____________________________________________________________________
(Executor - Administrator - Heir-at-law)
this ___________________________ day of ____________________________, _______.
Address: _____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________
Official Title (Notarized)
Lines 8, 12 and 13 With respect to the payment of the tax due on an executory
In the case of a transfer or transfers made subject to a devise, or a transfer subject to a contingency or power of
contingency or condition which renders a definite determination of appointment, any payment on such a transfer after the expiration of
the Transfer Inheritance Tax due impossible, the Division will two months from the date the contingency occurs or the property
suggest a compromise of the tax based upon immediate payment vests, shall bear interest at the rate of 10% per annum.
and final disposition of the tax. N.J.A.C. 18:26-2.14, N.J.S.A. In any case where a contingent remainder vests in beneficial
54:36-6 AND 54:36-5. possession and enjoyment subsequent to the death of the original
Therefore, enter on Line 8, the amount of the estate that is decedent, but prior to the expiration of the statutory interest period,
“Contingent”. interest on the contingent tax does not start to accrue until eight
In the event you wish to compute a compromise for the months from the date of death of the original decedent.
Division’s review, you should include a rider setting forth full
computations and details and enter the proposed amount on Line Line 17
12. Following this procedure may speed the auditing of the Payments on account may be made at any time to avoid
decedent’s return. further accrual of interest on the amount so paid. Any overpayment
Be advised that where all or any portion of the contingent will be refunded upon determination of the amount actually
amount has vested in a beneficiary by reason of the happening of payable provided that such determination is made within three
any contingency event, full details should be set forth on a rider, years of the date of the actual payment. Make checks payable to:
the tax computed on a rider and entered on Line 13. NJ Inheritance and Estate Tax, PO Box 249, Trenton, NJ 08695-
0249.
Line 15 Line 18
Interest accrues at the rate of 10% per annum on any tax due When making a payment with the return, complete form NR-
or portion thereof not paid within eight months of the decedent’s PMT and attach check.
death.
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NR-PMT (8-10) STATE OF NEW JERSEY For Division Use Only
DIVISION OF TAXATION
Transfer Inheritance Tax INHERITANCE AND ESTATE TAX
PO Box 249
Trenton, NJ 08695-0249
Non-Resident Inheritance Tax Payment
Decedent’s Name__________________________________________________________________________
(Last) (First) (Middle)
Payments on account may be made at any time to avoid further accrual of interest on the amount so paid. All applications
for the refund of an overpayment must be made in writing within the three year statutory period in accordance with and in
the manner set forth in N.J.A.C. 18:26-3A.12 (Estate Tax) and N.J.A.C. 18:26-10.12 (Inheritance Tax).
Make checks payable to “NJ Inheritance and Estate Tax”, PO Box 249, Trenton, NJ 08695-0249
(include decedent’s name and social security number on check)
SCHEDULE “A” REAL PROPERTY
NON-RESIDENT DECEDENT
(See Instructions on reverse side)
_______________________________________________________ ____________/____________/____________
Decedent’s Name Decedent’s Social Security Number
Description of Real Estate Full Assessed Value Full Market Value Value of Decedent’s This Column
(List all real estate both for at Equity for
outside and within New Jersey) Year of Death Date of Death (and how determined) Division Use
Municipality:
Lot: Block:
County: State:
Owner of Record:
Mortgage Balance: $
Mortgage Insurance: $
Yes No
If Yes is checked, submit a copy of the
closing statement or HUD 1 Form
Real property in New Jersey should be described by the name of the town or city and county wherein said
property is located, and by lot and block number and street number, if any.
• Explain how any fractional ownership in realty was derived. Indicate also whether held as tenants in
common, as joint tenants or by entireties.
• Submit verification of the balance at the decedent’s date of death of any mortgage on New Jersey real estate.
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SCHEDULE “B” CLOSELY HELD “BUSINESSES”
NON-RESIDENT DECEDENT
(See Instructions on reverse side)
_______________________________________________________ ____________/____________/____________
Decedent’s Name Decedent’s Social Security Number
1.
GENERAL
If the taxpayer had any interest in a closely held corporation, partnership, joint venture or sole proprietorship, the
following information is required (in each instance):
1. A detailed balance sheet and profit and loss statement, revised to reflect the market value of the assets thereof as
distinguished from the net book value, as of the decedent’s date of death, or as near thereto as the Director may deem
acceptable.
2. For the five year period preceding the decedent’s date of death:
A. Detailed balance sheets.
B. Detailed profit and loss statements.
3. The nature of the business.
4. Describe and state the assessed and market value of any real property.
5. Set forth your basis for determining the clear market value as reported.
SOLE PROPRIETORSHIPS
If the decedent had any interest in a sole proprietorship, submit (in addition to the general information required above):
1. If any of the sole proprietorship’s assets are listed elsewhere on this return, (i.e. Schedule “A”), make full
disclosure.
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SCHEDULE “B (1)” ALL OTHER PERSONAL PROPERTY
NON-RESIDENT DECEDENT
(See Instructions on reverse side)
_______________________________________________________ ____________/____________/____________
Decedent’s Name Decedent’s Social Security Number
All Other Personal Property Owned Individually or Jointly; Market Value This Column for
Indicate the Manner of Registration at Date of Death Division Use
1.
List all tangible and intangible personal property (excluding that on Schedule B) wherever situated.
This schedule must disclose not only all other personal property owned individually by the decedent but also all other
personal property standing in joint names (such as United States Savings Bonds, bank accounts, shares of stock, etc.) which
may be claimed by another or others as survivors. The deceased joint tenant is deemed to have been the absolute owner of
the property and the survivor/survivors are presumed to have received a devise or bequest of the whole and not a part of the
property. This presumption can be rebutted to the extent that the survivor can prove contributions out of funds separate and
apart from those that originated in the decedent.
This schedule must list all other intangible personal property such as, but not limited to, United States Savings Bonds;
treasury certificates; cash on hand; cash in the bank; deposits in Federal or State Credit Unions; mutual funds; bonds and
mortgages; promissory notes; claims; accounts receivables; corporate bonds; corporate stocks; accrued interest; dividends;
salaries or wages; insurance payable to the estate or its representatives; interest in any undistributed estate or income from
any property held in trust under the will or agreement of another.
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SCHEDULE “C” DEDUCTIONS CLAIMED
NON-RESIDENT DECEDENT
(See Instructions on reverse side)
_______________________________________________________ ____________/____________/____________
Decedent’s Name Decedent’s Social Security Number
SS# _______________/____________/______________
SUBTOTAL . . . . . . . . . . .
(Insert on Worksheet 2 Line 4)
Funeral . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If any notes, brokerage accounts or other claims are secured by collateral, describe the collateral pledged, with
its value as of the date of death of the decedent and state whether or not said collateral is included among the assets
disclosed in Schedule B or B(1). If collateral is not pledged, state after each loan “No collateral pledged”.
NOTE: No debt or claim is to be listed in this schedule unless still owing and unpaid at the time of death and unless
such debt or claim is to be paid out of the assets of the estate.
(EXAMPLE: That portion of medical bills paid or reimbursed by Medicare or other medical insurance
should not be claimed on this schedule).
Contested claims must be explained in detail. Do not list any taxes, either real, personal or
income, chargeable for any period subsequent to date of death.
The estate agrees to advise the Division if the amount actually paid in settlement of any fee, commission or debt
is greater or less than the estimated amount allowed and further agrees to the correction of the assessment, if
necessary.
For mortgages see instructions for Schedule “A”.
Executor Commissions: See N.J.A.C. 18:26-7.10 or questions 25, 26 and 27 New Jersey Non-Resident
Inheritance Tax Most Frequently Asked Questions or Taxation’s website for guidelines on how to compute same.
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SCHEDULE “D” NON-RESIDENT DECEDENT
_______________________________________________________ ____________/____________/____________
Decedent’s Name Decedent’s Social Security Number
Details of Real and Tangible Personal Property subject to the jurisdiction of the State of New Jersey.
CONSENTS TO TRANSFER WILL BE GRANTED ONLY ON REAL ESTATE INCLUDED IN THIS SCHEDULE.
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SCHEDULE “E” TRANSFERS
NON-RESIDENT DECEDENT
_______________________________________________________ ____________/____________/____________
Decedent’s Name Decedent’s Social Security Number
_______________________________________________________ ____________/____________/____________
Decedent’s Name Decedent’s Social Security Number
In case of intestacy, the parentage of all collateral heirs (such as nieces, nephews, cousins, etc.) must be set forth. The relationship of step-parent,
step-child, step-brother or step-sister must be so stated.
BENEFICIARIES AND ADDRESSES Survived Age At Interest of
Relationship Class Decedent Death of
(State full names and addresses of all who have an Beneficiary
State Decedent
interest, vested, contingent or otherwise, in estate) In Estate
Yes or No
Deponent further says the following schedule contains the names of all beneficiaries who died before or after decedent’s death:
NAME DATE OF DEATH DOMICILE AT DEATH
Under authority of Federal law, the Division of Taxation of the Department of the Treasury of the State of New Jersey and the Internal Revenue
Service have entered into a Federal/State Agreement for the mutual exchange of tax information for purpose of tax administration.
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EXAMPLE 1 – USED FOR METHODS 1, 2 AND 3
The decedent died a resident of Pennsylvania owning real estate in Ocean City, New Jersey with a date of
death fair market value of $100,000.00 and an assessed value of $85,000.00. The decedent also owned a
boat, which was kept in New Jersey that had a value of $10,000.00.
The expenses of this estate are: attorney’s fees $3,000.00, executor’s commissions $2,000.00,
administration expenses $1,300.00, funeral expenses $6,000.00, credit card debt $8,000.00, telephone and
electric bills owed at death $230.00. Total expenses $20,530.00.
The New Jersey real estate was purchased in 1993. The decedent paid the full purchase price, the nephew
did not make any contributions towards purchasing the real estate. Therefore, the full $160,000.00 value
of the property will be used in the Inheritance Tax Return and on the tax computation worksheet.
As required by New Jersey Statute the full value of the New Jersey real estate must be used unless the
surviving joint tenant can prove to the satisfaction of the Director, Division of Taxation, State of New
Jersey that they contributed toward the purchase price.
The beneficiary of an asset owned as Joint Tenants with the Right of Survivorship is the surviving joint
tenant. In this particular matter the joint tenant is the decedent’s nephew, a Class “D” beneficiary.
Since the real estate was owned as Joint Tenants with the Right of Survivorship the estate is required to
use method 4 to compute the tax unless the optional method 1 is chosen.
Methods 1 and 4 use only the value of the New Jersey taxable assets in the tax computation. No other
assets are required to be reported or debts of the estate allowed to be claimed.
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EXAMPLE 3 – USED FOR COMBINATION DIRECT TAX AND RATIO TAX OR
COMBINATION DIRECT TAX AND FLAT TAX OR OPTIONAL METHOD 1 WORKSHEETS
The decedent died a resident of New York owning real estate in New York worth $200,000.00, a bank
account with a date of death balance of $12,000.00 and stock valued at $8,000.00.
Parcel #1 was held in the decedent’s name alone. It was located in Florence, New Jersey and had a date
of death fair market value of $190,000.00 and an assessed value of $140,000.00.
Parcel #2 was held in the name of the decedent and a cousin as Joint Tenants with the Right of
Survivorship. It was located in Atlantic City and had a fair market value of $170,000.00 as of the date of
death and an assessed value of $151,000.00.
The jointly owned New Jersey real estate was purchased in 2002. The decedent paid the full purchase
price, the cousin did not make any contributions towards purchasing the real estate. Therefore, the full
$170,000.00 value of the property will be used in the Inheritance Tax Return and on the tax computation
worksheet.
As required by New Jersey Statute the full value of the New Jersey real estate must be used unless the
surviving joint tenant can prove to the satisfaction of the Director, Division of Taxation, State of New
Jersey that they contributed toward the purchase price. 1
The beneficiary of an asset owned as Joint Tenants with the Right of Survivorship is the surviving joint
tenant. In this particular matter the joint tenant is the decedent’s cousin, a Class “D” beneficiary.
The expenses of the estate are: attorney’s fees $5,000.00, executor’s commissions $4,000.00,
administration expenses $1,300.00, funeral expenses $6,000.00, credit card debt $8,000.00 and a
telephone bill of $100.00. Total expenses $24,400.00.
Beneficiaries –
The decedent’s cousin who is the joint tenant of parcel #2 inherits that parcel by right of survivorship.
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WORKSHEET 1 SIMPLIFIED TAX
METHOD 1
DIRECTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE INHERITANCE TAX RETURN USING THE INFORMATION GIVEN IN EXAMPLE 1 ON PAGE 14.
Schedule A Enter the description and values of the New Jersey real estate. Do not include any other real estate.
Schedule B(1) Enter the description and value of the boat located in New Jersey. Do not include any other assets.
Note that the bank account in New Jersey is not included when reporting assets for this method of
filing since it is not tangible personal property. It is considered intangible personal property.
Directions for completing the worksheet using the numbers given in the example .
Line 1 Enter the value of the NJ real estate reported on Schedule "A".
Line 2 Enter the value of the boat reported on Schedule "B(1)".
Line 3 This line is left blank since there were no assets reported on Schedule "E"
Line 4 Add lines 1, 2 and 3.
Line 5 Multiply line 4 by 15% and enter the result on line 6.
Line 6 This is the New Jersey Non-Resident Inheritance Tax.
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WORKSHEET 2 RATIO TAX USING NET ESTATE
METHOD 2
DIRECTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE INHERITANCE TAX RETURN USING THE INFORMATION GIVEN IN EXAMPLE 1 ON PAGE 14.
Schedule A Enter the description and values of the New Jersey and Pennsylvania real estate.
Schedule B Since there are no assets of this type owned enter the word "none".
Schedule B(1) Enter the description and values of the bank accounts, stock, and boat.
Schedule C Attorney's fees, executor's commissions, and administration expenses are entered in the
upper section of the schedule. Note that the expenses in this section are added and entered
on the subtotal line. Then this total is entered on line 4 of worksheet 2. In this example
the subtotal is $6,300. Credit card debt, telephone and electric bills and funeral expenses
are entered in the lower section of the schedule. The expenses on the entire schedule are then
added to give you the total expenses of the estate. In this example the total expenses
are $20,530.
Schedule E Answer the questions at the top of the schedule. If any are answered yes then complete the bottom
section.
Schedule F Enter the name and address of each beneficiary and complete each column.
Directions for completing the worksheet using the numbers given in the example .
Line 1 Enter the total value of the New Jersey real estate ($100,000) and the boat ($10,000) that was
kept in New Jersey.
Line 2 Enter the gross estate everywhere ($500,000).
Line 3 Divide line 1 by line 2 to get the ratio of the New Jersey taxable assets to the total (gross)
estate everywhere. All decimals are to be carried to 4 places. The ratio in this example is .2200.
Line 4 Enter the amount from the subtotal line in Schedule "C".
Line 5 Multiply line 4 by line 3. This gives you the portion of the expenses listed on line 4 which
will be subtracted from the value of the New Jersey assets listed on line 1. ($1,386)
Line 6 Subtract line 5 from line 1. This gives you a reduced value of the New Jersey assets that
will be taxed. ($108,614)
Line 7 Enter the value of the net estate from IT-NR page 1, line 7. ($479,470).
Line 8 Divide line 6 by line 7. This gives you the ratio of the reduced value of the New Jersey
assets to the total net estate everywhere. The ratio in this example is .2265.
Line 9 Enter the New Jersey resident tax on the total net estate everywhere. Since the beneficiary
in this estate is a Class "D" beneficiary (the tax rate for a Class "D" beneficiary is 15%) the tax is
computed by multiplying the net estate by 15% ($479,470 X 15%). The result is $71,920.50.
This is the tax that would be due if the decedent was a resident of New Jersey and all of his assets
listed in the example were located in New Jersey.
Line 10 Multiply the amount on line 9 by the ratio on line 8. This gives you the New Jersey
Non-resident Inheritance Tax $16,290.00. Insert this number on IT-NR page 1, line 11.
DIRECTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE INHERITANCE TAX RETURN USING THE INFORMATION GIVEN IN EXAMPLE 1 ON PAGE 14.
IT-NR - Page 1 Enter the total (gross) estate everywhere on IT-NR page 1, line 5 and line 9. (IMPORTANT)
Schedule A Enter the description and values of only the New Jersey real estate
Schedule B Do not complete this schedule.
Schedule B(1) Enter the description and value of only the boat located in New Jersey
Schedule C Do not complete this schedule.
Schedule E Answer the questions at the top of the schedule. If any are answered yes then complete the
bottom section. If assets are reported on this schedule then advise whether or not they are
included in the total (gross) estate everywhere figure reported on IT-NR page 1, line 5.
Schedule F Enter the name and address of each beneficiary and complete each column
Directions for completing the worksheet using the numbers given in the example .
Line 1 Enter the total value of the New Jersey real estate ($100,000) and the boat (10,000) that
was kept in New Jersey.
Line 2 Enter the gross estate everywhere from IT-NR page 1, line 5.
Line 3 Divide line 1 by line 2 to get the ratio of the New Jersey taxable assets to the total (gross)
estate everywhere. All decimals are to be carried to 4 places. The ratio in this example is .2200.
Line 4 Enter the New Jersey Resident Tax on the total (gross) estate everywhere. Since the
beneficiary in this estate is a Class "D" beneficiary ( the tax rate for a Class "D" beneficiary
is 15%) the tax is computed by multiplying the gross estate by 15% ($500,000 x 15%). The
result is $75,000. This is the tax that would be due if the decedent was a resident of New Jersey
and all of his assets listed in the example were located in New Jersey.
Line 5 Multiply the amount of line 4 by the ratio on line 3. This gives you the New Jersey Non-Residen
Inheritance Tax. $16,500. Insert this number on IT-NR page 1, line 11.
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WORKSHEET 4 DIRECT TAX
METHOD 4
DIRECTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE INHERITANCE TAX RETURN USING THE INFORMATION GIVEN IN EXAMPLE 2 ON PAGE 14
Schedule A Enter the description and values of the jointly owned New Jersey real estate
Do not include any other real estate.
Note that if the New Jersey real estate was not owned as Joint Tenants with
the Right of Survivorship but was held in the decedent's name alone and it was
specifically devised in the decedent's Last Will and Testament to the decedent's
nephew this method would be used to compute the tax and the same information
would be entered on Schedule "A".
If the above two mentioned situations did not apply but instead the New Jersey
real estate was transferred to the nephew during the 3 year period prior to the
decedent's date of death this method would be used and the information regarding
the real estate would be entered on the bottom section of Schedule "E" instead of
Schedule "A".
Directions for completing the worksheet using the numbers given in the example .
Line 1 Enter the total value of the New Jersey real estate reported on Schedule "A".
Line 2 This line is left blank since there were no assets reported on Schedule "B (1)".
Line 3 This line is left blank since there were no assets reported on Schedule "E".
Line 4 Add lines 1, 2 and 3.
Line 5 Enter the New Jersey Resident Inheritance Tax on the amount reported on line
4. Since the beneficiary in this estate is a Class "D" beneficiary (the tax rate for a
Class "D" beneficiary is 15%) the tax is computed by multiplying the amount
on line 4 by 15% ($160,000.00 x 15%). The result is $24,000.00.
Line 6 Enter the amount from line 5. In these three forms of ownership the New Jersey
Resident Tax and New Jersey Non-Resident Tax is the same.
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WORKSHEET 5 COMBINATION DIRECT TAX AND RATIO TAX USING NET ESTATE WORKSHEET
For use when there are two (2) or more New Jersey taxable assets and at least one of them is specifically devised
or jointly owned (joint tenants with right of survivorship), or transferred to one or more individuals within three (3) years of
the decedent's death, or to take effect at or after the decedent's date of death and the other New Jersey taxable assets
are held in the decedent's name alone or as tenants in common with another individual.
If the New Jersey taxable property or any amount thereof is specifically devised or jointly owned (joint tenants with right of
survivorship), or transferred as indicated above, that amount is not subject to the ratio tax but rather is taxed directly to the
devisee(s) or surviving joint tenant(s) at the resident tax rates.
3. Value of gross estate both in and outside of New Jersey (not including the New
Jersey property specifically devised, jointly owned, or transferred as indicated
above) (IT-NR, Page 1, Line 5 less New Jersey property described herein from
Worksheet 4, Line 4)…………………………………………………………………… 3 $410,000.00
7. Net New Jersey property subject to the ratio tax (Line 2 minus Line 6) ……………… 7 $185,227.00
8. Net estate wherever situate (not including the New Jersey property specifically
devised, jointly owned, or transferred as indicated above) (IT-NR, Page 1, Line 7
less the New Jersey property described herein from Worksheet 4, Line 4)……… 8 $385,600.00
11. New Jersey Non-Resident Ratio tax (Line 9 multiplied by Line 10)…………………. 11 $27,786.00
12. Total New Jersey Non-Resident direct tax and ratio tax (Line 1 plus Line 11)
(Insert this amount on IT-NR page 1, Line 11)…………………………………….. 12 $53,286.00
NOTE
In the event that any amount of the estate is contingent, the ratio calculated on Line 9 above should be applied
to the resident compromise tax to compute the nonresident compromise tax due.
All decimals are to be rounded to four places.
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WORKSHEET 6 COMBINATION DIRECT TAX AND RATIO TAX USING GROSS ESTATE WORKSHEET
For use when there are two (2) or more New Jersey taxable assets and at least one of them is specifically devised
or jointly owned (joint tenants with right of survivorship), or transferred to one or more individuals within three (3) years of
the decedent's death, or to take effect at or after the decedent's date of death and the other New Jersey taxable assets
are held in the decedent's name alone or as tenants in common with another individual.
If the New Jersey taxable property or any amount thereof is specifically devised or jointly owned (joint tenants with right of
survivorship), or transferred as indicated above, that amount is not subject to the ratio tax but rather is taxed directly to the
devisee(s) or surviving joint tenant(s) at the resident tax rates.
2. Value of New Jersey taxable property not specifically devised, jointly owned,
or transferred as indicated above……………………………………………...………. 2 $190,000.00
3. Value of gross estate both in and outside of New Jersey (not including the
New Jersey property specifically devised, jointly owned, or transferred as
indicated above) (IT-NR Page 1, Line 5 less New Jersey property described herein
from Worksheet 4, Line 4)………………………………………………………………… 3 $410,000.00
5. New Jersey resident tax on amount reported on Line 3 above (see page 2
of the instructions for classes of beneficiaries and tax rates) ……………………………….. 5 $61,500.00
7. Total New Jersey direct tax and ratio tax (Line 1 plus Line 6)
(Insert this amount on IT-NR Page 1, Line 11)…………………………………...….….. 7 $53,999.00
NOTE
In the event that any amount of the estate is contingent, the ratio calculated on Line 4 above should be applied to the resident
compromise tax to compute the nonresident compromise tax due.
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