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Estate Tax Memos (TSB-M)

A TSB-M is an informational statement of changes to the law, regulations, or Department policies.  It is accurate on the date issued.  Subsequent changes in the law or regulations, judicial decisions, Tax Appeals Tribunal decisions, or changes in Department policies could affect the validity of the information presented in a TSB-M.
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Number

Title

   

2009
 

 
TSB-M-09(12)C, (12)I, (11)M, (4)MCTMT, (8)R, (17)S
 
Amendments That Encourage Compliance with the Tax Law and Enhance the Tax Department's Enforcement AbilityNew Posting
 
TSB-M-09(11)C, (9)I, (10)M, (3)MCTMT, (4)R, (15)S
 
Tax Preparer Registration ProgramNew Posting
 
TSB-M-09(6)I, (6)C, (5)M, (1)R, (5)S
 
Voluntary Disclosure and Compliance Program Legislative Change Regarding the Disclosure of Information
 

2008
 

 
TSB-M-08(6)I, (11)C, (6)M, (4)R, (10)S
 
Voluntary Disclosure and Compliance Program
TSB-M-08(10)C, (5)I, (5)M, (3)R, (8)S
 
Changes in Procedures for Obtaining Guidance from the Tax Department

2006
 

TSB-M-06(14)S, (7)C, (9)I, (6)M, (4)R Department to Issue NYT-Gs (New York Tax Guidances)   
 

2005
 

TSB-M-05(1)C,(1)I,(1)S,(1)M Alternative Methods of Signing for Tax Return Preparers
 

2004
 

TSB-M-04(5)M, (10)R Additional 2004 Legislative Changes Relating to the Miscellaneous Taxes
 
TSB-M-04(4)M New York State Estate Tax Law Changes for 2004
 

2003
 

TSB-M-03(6)C, (7)I, (7)S, (6)M, (6)R Legislative Amendment Relating to the Abatement of Interest Attributable to Misappropriated Payments
 
TSB-M-03(4)M Fixed Minimum Removed on Interest Rate for Overpayments Miscellaneous Taxes Effective October 1, 2003
 

2002
 

TSB-M-02(11)I, (10)S, (8)C, (8)M, (4)R Tax Amnesty for Certain Taxes (Articles 9, 9-A, 12-A, 13, 13-A, 16,16-A,18-A, 21, 22, 23, 24, 26, 26-A, 26-B, 28, 28-A, 29, 30, 30-A, 30-B, 31-B, and 33-A)
 
TSB-M-02(6)M Change in  Interest Rates on Underpayments of Miscellaneous Taxes
 
TSB-M-02(5)I, (3)M Important Notice New York State Tax Relief for Victims of the Terrorist Attacks of September 11, 2001
 
TSB-M-02(2)M Effect of the Federal Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001 on the New York State Estate Tax for Tax Years 2001 through 2003
 
TSB-M-02(1)I, (1)C, (1)S, (1)M
 
Summary of Legislative Changes Enacted in 2001

1999
 

TSB-M-99(2)M 1999 Estate and Gift Tax Amendments
 
TSB-M-99(1)M Waiver of Penalty and Interest on Taxable Recoveries Associated with Causes of Action
 

1998
 

TSB-M-98(5)M 1998 Amendments to Estate, Gift, and Generation-Skipping Transfer Taxes (Articles 26, 26-A, and 26-B of the Tax Law)
 
TSB-M-98(4)M Exclusions Allowed for Certain Payments Made to Victims of Nazi Persecution or Their Families
 
TSB-M-98(3)M Elimination of Fee for Obtaining Releases of Lien for Estate Tax
 

1997
 

TSB-M-97(10)C, (5)I, (9)M, (3)R, (13)S
 
Taxpayer Bill of Rights Act of 1997
TSB-M-97(8)M 1997 Amendments to Estate and Gift Taxes (Articles 26 and 26A of the Tax Law)
 

1996
 

TSB-M-96(2)I, (4)C, (12)M, (9)S
 
Important Notice: New York State Tax Amnesty

1995
 

TSB-M-95(9)M Important Notice: 1995 New York State Estate Tax Change
 
TSB-M-95(7)M Estate & Gift Tax Changes
 

1994
 

TSB-M-94(6)C, (4)I, (6)M, (6)S
 
Important Notice:  Limited Tax Amnesty Program

1993
 

TSB-M-93(2)C, (2)I, (2)M, (2)R, (2)S
 
Chapter 770 of the Law of 1992 (Taxpayers' Bill of Rights)

1992
 

TSB-M-92(3)I, (1)E New York's Tax Policy Relating to the Taxation of Intangible Personal Property of Nonresidents
 

1991
 

TSB-M-91(2.1)C, (2.1)E, (2.1) I, (2.1)M, (2.1)R, (2.1)S
 
Interest Rates on Late Payments, Assessments and Refunds of Tax for the Period April 1, 1991 - June 30, 1991
TSB-M-91(2)C, (2)E, (2)I, (2)M, (2)R, (2)S Interest Rates on Late Payments, Assessments and Refunds of Tax for the Period January 1, 1991 - March 31, 1991
 

1990
 

TSB-M-90(3) Chapter 190, Laws of 1990, enacted May 25, 1990 Amendments to Estate and Gift (Article 26 and 26A of the Tax Law)
 
TSB-M-90(2.3)C, (2.3)E, (2.3)I, (2.3)M, (2.3)R, (2.3)S
 
Interest Rates on Late Payments, Assessments and Refunds of Tax for the Period October 1, 1990 - December 31, 1990
TSB-M-90(2.2)C, (2.2)E, (2.2)I, (2.2)M, (2.2)R, (2.2)S
 
Interest Rates on Late Payments, Assessments and Refunds of Tax for the Period July 1, 1990 - September 30, 1990
TSB-M-90(2.1)C, (2.1)E, (2.1)I, (2.1)M, (2.1)R, (2.1)S
 
Interest Rates on Late Payments, Assessments and Refunds of Tax for the Period April 1, 1990 - June 30, 1990
TSB-M-90(2)C, (2)E, (2)I, (2)M, (2)R, (2)S Interest Rates on Late Payments, Assessments and Refunds of Tax for the Period January 1, 1990 - March 31, 1990
 

1989
 

TSB-M-89(3) Procedures for obtaining the release of contents of safe deposit boxes of deceased residents
 
TSB-M-89(2.2)C, (2.2)E, (2.2)I, (2.2)M, (1.2)R, (2.2)S
 
Interest Rates on Late Payments, Assessments and Refunds of Tax for the Period October 1, 1989 - December 31, 1989
TSB-M-89(2.1)C,(2.1)E, (2.1)I, (2.2)M,(1.1)R (2.1)S
 
Interest Rates on Late Payments, Assessments and Refunds of Tax 
TSB-M-89(2)C, (2)E, (2)I, (2)M, (1)R, (2)S
 
Interest Rates on Late Payments, Assessments and Refunds of Tax
 
TSB-M-89(1) Chapter 610, Laws of 1988
 

1988
 

TSB-M-88(2)C, (1)E, (2)I, (2)M, (1)R, (3)S Interest Rates on Late Payments, Assessments and Refunds of Tax
 

1987
 

TSB-M-87(2) Status of Cash in a Safe-Deposit Box
 
TSB-M-87(2)C, (1)E, (2)I, (2)M, (1)R, (1)S
 
Interest Rates on Late Payments, Assessments and Refunds of Tax

1986
 

TSB-M-86(2)C, (2)E, (2)I, (2)M, (1)R, (2)S
 
Interest Rates on Late Payments, Assessments and Refunds of Tax
TSB-M-86(1) Chapters 543 and 544, Laws of 1985, enacted July 24, 1985. Amendments to estate and gift tax laws (Articles 10-C, 26 and 26A)
 

1985
 

TSB-M-85(3) Amendment of Estate Tax Law in relation to payments of Estate Tax, Articles 10-C & 26
 
TSB-M-85(2) Refund of tax erroneously paid (Section 249-aa, Article 10-C)
 
TSB-M-85(3)C, (1)E, (4)I, (1)R, (3)S
 
Interest Rates on Late Payments, Assessments and Refunds of Tax

1984
 

TSB-M-84(5) Chapter 446, Laws of 1984, enacted July 19, 1984 Amendments to estate and gift tax laws (Article 26 and 26A)
 
TSB-M-84(3) Extension of time for payment of estate tax where estate consists largely of interest in closely held business (including the business of farming) and related information.
 
TSB-M-84(6)C, (2)E, (4)I, (2)R, (6)S
 
Interest Rates on Late Payments, Assessments and Refunds of Tax
TSB-M-84(7)C, (1)E, (3)I, (1)R, (5)S
 
Tables for Computing Compound Interest

1983
 

TSB-M-83(29)C, (5)E, (16)I, (9)M, (3)R, (25)S
 
1983 Legislation - Overlapping Regulations: State and Federal Compliance
TSB-M-83(4) Requirements for and general information on Estate Tax Waivers for estates of decedents dying on or after July 1, 1978.
 
TSB-M-83(23)C, (3)E, (14)I, (6)M, (1)R, (22)S
 
Interest Rates on Late Payments, Assessments and Refunds of Tax
TSB-M-83(2) Chapters 916 and 917, Laws of 1982, enacted December 19, 1982 - Amendments to estate and gift tax laws (Articles 10-C, 26, and 26-A) and Estates, Powers and Trusts Law
 
TSB-M-83(8)C, (1)E, (4)I, (1)M, (1)S
 
Interest Rates on Late Payments, Assessments and Refunds of Tax

1982
 

TSB-M-82(2.1) Amendment to estate tax law regarding assessment of interest on taxes not paid within period of extension.
 
TSB-M-82(2) Amendments to Estate Tax law enacting new interest and penalty provisions effective January 15, 1983
 
TSB-M-82(23)C, (1)E, (4)I, (10)M, (24)S
 
Interest Rates on Late Payments, Assessments and Refunds of Tax

1981
 

TSB-M-81(10.1)C, (10.1)E, (10.1)I, (10.1)M, (10.1)S
 
1981 Legislation - Interest Rates on Late Payments, Assessments and Refunds of Tax 
TSB-M-81(10)C, (10)E, (10)I, (10)M, (10)S
 
1981 Legislation - Interest Rates on Late Payments, Assessments and Refunds of Tax
TSB-M-81(5) Increase in Allowable Commissions for Fiduciaries
 
TSB-M-81(4) Guidelines for disposition of property if death occurs simultaneously.
 
TSB-M-81(3.1) This memorandum should be attached to TSB-M-81(3) dated
February 20, 1981
 
TSB-M-81(3) Extension of Time for Filing Gift Tax Returns and Payment of Gift Tax
 
TSB-M-81(2) Works of fine art (personal property) owned by a non-resident decedent situated in New York State at the time of death.
 
TSB-M-81(1)
 
Condominium and Cooperative Apartment Corporations distinguished.

1980
 

TSB-M-80(6) Qualifications and general information for extension of time where estates consists largely of interest in farms or closely held businesses.
 
TSB-M-80(5) Chapter 417, Laws of 1980 Amendments to Estate and Gift Tax Law, Article 10-C, Article 26, Article 26-A, and Estates, Powers and Trusts Law
 
TSB-M-80(4) Tax consequences in establishing a custodial gift or transfer of property under the Uniform Gifts to Minors Act
 
TSB-M-80(3)C, (3)I, (3)M, (3)S Advisory Opinions of the State Tax Commission
 

1979
 

TSB-M-79(2.3)
 
Interest Allowed and Paid on Overpayments of Estate Tax - Notice of Obsolescence
TSB-M-79(2.2) Estate Tax Procedures: Refunds and Final Receipts -  Notice of Obsolescence
 
TSB-M-79(2.1) Interest allowed and paid on overpayments of estate tax
 
TSB-M-79(2) Estate Tax Procedures: Refunds and Final Receipts
 
TSB-M-79(1.3) Requirements and General Information for Release of Lien of Estate Tax on Real Property of Decedents. Section 249-bb of the Tax Law. Notice of Obsolescence
 
TSB-M-79(1.2) Fee Increase for Applying for Release of Lien
 
TSB-M-79(1.1) Changes in Release of Lien Procedure
 
TSB-M-79(1) Requirements and general information for Release of Lien of Estate Tax on Real Property of decedents - Section 249-bb of the Tax Law
 

1978
 

TSB-M-78(4.3) Amendment to Estate Tax Secrecy 962(h), by Chapter 417 of the Laws of 1980 - Notice of Obsolescence
 
TSB-M-78(4.2) Chapter 605 of the Laws of 1978 Amendment to Estate Tax Law Article 26 - Notice of Obsolescence
 
TSB-M-78(4.1) Amendment to Estate Tax Secrecy 962(h), by ch. 417 of the Laws of 1980.
 
TSB-M-78(4) Chapter 605 of the Laws of 1978 - Amendment to Estate Tax Law Article 26
 
TSB-M-78(3) Requirements and general information for Estate Tax Waivers in the case of decedents dying on or after July 1, 1978.
 
TSB-M-78(2) Responsibilities, Functions and Authority of Executor's (rix) or Administrator's (rix)
 
TSB-M-78(1.1) Chapter 67 of the Laws of 1978 Amendment to Estate and Gift Tax Law Articles 26 and 26A - Notice of Obsolescence
 
TSB-M-78(1) Chapter 67 of the Laws of 1978 Amendment to Estate and Gift Tax Law Articles 26 and 26A
 

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