INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE ISSUES PROPOSED RULE: ESTATE TAX CLOSING LETTER USER FEE UPDATE

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Internal Revenue Service has issued a proposed rule called: Estate Tax Closing Letter User Fee Update.

The proposed rule was published in the Federal Register on June 2 by Frank J. Bisignano, Chief Executive Officer.

Summary: This document contains proposed regulations amending the current regulations to increase the amount of the user fee imposed on authorized persons requesting the issuance of an estate tax closing letter. The Independent Offices Appropriations Act of 1952 authorizes charging user fees in appropriate circumstances. The proposed regulations would affect persons who request an estate tax closing letter.

For more information, contact Concerning the proposed regulations, Juli Ro Kim at 202/317-6859; c...