IRS raises the fee for an estate tax closing letter from $56 to $76
The user fee for asking the IRS for an estate tax closing letter, Letter 627, goes up from $56 to $76.
Who it affects
Estate executors and representatives who request a closing letter
When
This rule takes effect on October 26, 2026.
- : Published in the Federal Register
- : This rule takes effect
Official text
FR Doc. 2026-19666: Estate Tax Closing Letter User Fee Update
On Federal Register. The official text is what counts; read it before you act.
Not legal advice. Plain-English summaries to help you find what changes and when. Not legal advice: read the official text, and ask a lawyer about your situation.