OAR 150-118-0150
Extension of Time to Pay Tax
(1)
An executor may request an extension of time to pay the estate tax. The extension request must be in writing and submitted to the department by the date the estate return is due, or 30 days from the date shown on a notice of deficiency. Collateral determined acceptable by the department must be secured for payment of the estate tax. An extension to pay tax does not eliminate penalties for late filing of a return, and interest continues to accrue on unpaid tax at the rate provided in OAR 150-305-0140 (Interest on Deficiencies and Delinquencies). See OAR 150-118-0170 (Penalties and Interest).(a)
If a federal extension of time to pay has been obtained and acceptable collateral is secured for payment of the Oregon estate tax, the department will grant an extension to pay the Oregon estate tax for the same period of time as an approved federal extension. The executor must submit the Oregon extension request in writing and the estate must secure acceptable collateral for payment of the Oregon estate tax. A copy of the accepted federal extension must be submitted with the Oregon return.(b)
If reasonable cause exists and acceptable collateral is provided to the department, the department may grant an extension of time for payment of estate tax for up to 14 years, or, in the case of an estate tax deficiency, for a period of up to four years. If a federal extension of time to pay federal estate tax has been granted, the department may extend additional time for the payment of Oregon estate tax for up to 14 years if reasonable cause exists and collateral acceptable to the department is provided.(2)
In general, reasonable cause exists if:(a)
The estate can pay the tax only by disposing of property for less than market value or by borrowing money at a rate in excess of the mortgage money market (on terms that would inflict loss on the estate), or(b)
The gross taxable estate includes a beneficial interest in one or more closely held businesses whose value exceeds either 35 percent of the gross taxable estate or 50 percent of the net taxable estate. For purposes of this rule:(A)
“Interest in a closely held business” means, as determined immediately before the decedent’s death, an interest that was:(i)
An interest as a proprietor in a trade or business carried on as a proprietorship;(ii)
An interest as a partner in a partnership carrying on a trade or business, if the gross taxable estate includes 20 percent or more of the total capital interest in that partnership, or the partnership had 15 or fewer partners;(iii)
Stock in a corporation carrying on a trade or business, if 20 percent or more of the voting stock of such corporation is included in the gross taxable estate, or such corporation had 15 or fewer shareholders. Stock, or a partnership interest, that is held by spouses in a marriage as community property or as joint tenants, tenants by the entirety, or tenants in common, is treated as owned by one shareholder or one partner, whichever is applicable.(B)
“Trade or business” does not include an investment or holding company;(C)
An extension only applies to the portion of tax attributable to the closely held business. To determine the portion of tax attributable to the closely held business, divide the value of the interest in the closely held business by the taxable estate amount, and multiply that ratio by the computed net tax.(3)
For purposes of subsection (2)(a) of this rule, if a liquid market exists for property, then fluctuations in the market value of the property will not create reasonable cause for an extension of time to pay the estate tax. However, if no liquid market exists for the property and the lack of a liquid market would require the estate to sell the property for less than its market value, the department may determine that there is reasonable cause for an extension.(4)
The department generally will accept the following as collateral for purposes of extending the date for payment of tax:(a)
A first mortgage or trust deed on real property with a value at least double the amount of the tax paid on extension;(b)
A surety bond executed by a corporation licensed to do business in the State of Oregon. The bond must be at least double the amount of the tax paid on extension and must be renewed every five years.(5)
Collateral must be received within 60 days from the date the estate return is due, or within 60 days from the date the estate return is filed, whichever is earlier.(6)
The executor must make payments in at least equal annual installments for the tax paid on extension, plus accrued interest. The department may cancel an extension of time to pay and collect the tax plus interest if any installment is not paid on or before its due date.(7)
The department may cancel an extension of time to pay and collect the tax plus interest if the value of the interest in a closely held business is reduced by one-third or more through sale, exchange or other disposition, or through aggregate withdrawals of money or other property.
Source:
Rule 150-118-0150 — Extension of Time to Pay Tax, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=150-118-0150.