Enrolled Agent Exam [Part 2] 85, Form 706 — Federal Estate Tax Overview

Enrolled Agent Exam [Part 2] 85, Form 706 — Federal Estate Tax Overview

Published: July 21, 2026

Duration: 3:39

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - Form 706 is required when the gross estate plus adjusted taxable gifts exceeds the lifetime exemption ($15 million in 2026). - The unlimited marital and charitable deductions can significantly reduce the taxable estate. - A surviving spouse can use a deceased spouse's unused estate tax exemption (DSUE) only if a timely Form 706 is filed t...