There is no longer a California inheritance tax. However, for decendents that died on or prior to June 8, 1982, the California State Controller's Office will continue to collect the Inheritance tax. http://www.sco.ca.gov/ardtax_estate_tax.html summarizes the filling requirements for Inheritance, Estate and/or Gift Tax. If you click on Californial Estate Tax Information at the bottom of the
. screen, you get a listing of the types of Estate taxes, a link for filing requirements, a link for instructions and a link for the Tax Return Form. If more information is needed, click on contact us on the bottom of the screen. This will list phone numbers to call for help.
