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Notice Concerning Fiduciary Relationship

Notifies the IRS that a fiduciary, such as an executor or trustee, is acting for another person or an estate.

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IRS
Version
Rev. June 2026
Length
2 pages
Fillable fields
76
Preview of Form 56, Notice Concerning Fiduciary Relationship

76 fillable fields

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  • Your name, address, and taxpayer ID number
  • The tax years and forms your request is about
  • Any IRS notice you are responding to, so you can match its details

What's on Form 56

This is the Rev. June 2026 version, 2 pages long, with 76 fillable fields, including 39 text boxes and 33 checkboxes. In the editor, the fillable fields are highlighted so you can see where to type.

The form is organized into parts:

  1. Part I: Identification
  2. Part II: Revocation or Termination of Notice
  3. Part III: Court and Administrative Proceedings
  4. Part IV: Signature

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Frequently asked questions

Is this the official Form 56?+

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Where do I send Form 56 once it's filled in?+

It depends on the form and your situation. The instructions for Form 56 explain who receives it and how to submit it, so read them first. They are on the IRS forms and instructions page.

How long is Form 56?+

This PDF (Rev. June 2026) is 2 pages long and has 76 fillable fields, including 39 text boxes and 33 checkboxes.

What parts does Form 56 have?+

Form 56 starts with Part I: Identification; Part II: Revocation or Termination of Notice; Part III: Court and Administrative Proceedings; Part IV: Signature. The instructions explain what to enter in each part.

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