As part of a paperwork reduction effort, the IRS is asking for public comment on Form 706, "United States Estate (and Generation-Skipping Transfer) Tax Return."

All comments are due by June 18, 2001. If you have comments to make on Form 706, send them to Garrick Shear, Internal Revenue Service, Room 5244, 1111 Constitution Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20224.