Form 56 For Us Entity
Form 56 For Us Entity
Part I Identification
Name of person for whom you are acting (as shown on the tax return) Identifying number Decedent’s social security no.
4 Federal tax form number (check all that apply): a 706 series b 709 c 940 d 941, 943, 944
e ✔ 1040, 1040-A, or 1040-EZ f ✔ 1041 g 1120 h Other (list) ▶
5 If your authority as a fiduciary does not cover all years or tax periods, check here . . . . . . . . . . . . . ▶
and list the specific years or periods ▶
6 If the fiduciary listed wants a copy of notices or other written communications (see the instructions) check this box . . . . ▶
and enter the year(s) or period(s) for the corresponding line 4 item checked. If more than 1 form entered on line 4h, enter the
form number.
For Paperwork Reduction Act and Privacy Act Notice, see the separate instructions. Cat. No. 16375I Form 56 (Rev. 12-2011)
Form 56 (Rev. 12-2011) Page 2
Part II Court and Administrative Proceedings
Name of court (if other than a court proceeding, identify the type of proceeding and name of agency) Date proceeding initiated
City or town, state, and ZIP code Date Time a.m. Place of other proceedings
p.m.