About Inheritance Tax Return - Nonresident Decedent
This form computes and reports Pennsylvania inheritance tax liability for a nonresident decedent's estate.
When you'd use it: File this form with Pennsylvania's Bureau of Individual Taxes when a nonresident decedent's estate includes Pennsylvania situs property subject to Pennsylvania inheritance tax.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Inheritance Tax Return - Nonresident Decedent is published as a PDF by the Pennsylvania courts. We checked this link and it resolved to a form on an official court or government website — always download the current version directly from the source rather than a third-party copy:
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Source: pa.gov
Link last checked: November 4, 2026
How to file Inheritance Tax Return - Nonresident Decedent in Pennsylvania
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Inheritance Tax Return - Nonresident Decedent (REV-1737-A) when file this form with Pennsylvania's Bureau of Individual Taxes when a nonresident decedent's estate includes Pennsylvania situs property subject to Pennsylvania inheritance tax. Double-check it's the right form for your situation — Pennsylvania probate forms are revised periodically, so verify the name and number against your court's current form list before you start.
- Step 2 — Complete every required fieldFill out Inheritance Tax Return - Nonresident Decedent carefully and review it for errors before filing. Probate cases can already take months — a small mistake on the form can set your timeline back further.
- Step 3 — Get it notarized or witnessed if requiredSome probate forms must be signed in front of a notary or witnesses. Check the instructions on the form itself, and arrange notarization before you file if it's required.
- Step 4 — File it with the correct courtSubmit Inheritance Tax Return - Nonresident Decedent to the probate court or county clerk handling the estate — usually in the Pennsylvania county where the deceased lived. Ask the clerk how they prefer to receive filings (in person, by mail, or e-filing).