Inheritance Tax Return - Resident Decedent

Where to get the official form

The official version of Inheritance Tax Return - Resident 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:

How to file Inheritance Tax Return - Resident Decedent in Pennsylvania

1. Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Inheritance Tax Return - Resident Decedent (REV-1500) when this form must be filed with the Register of Wills in duplicate when a resident of Pennsylvania dies and their estate is 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.
2. Step 2 — Complete every required fieldFill out Inheritance Tax Return - Resident 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.
3. 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.
4. Step 4 — File it with the correct courtSubmit Inheritance Tax Return - Resident 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).