Looking for information on inheriting firearms that require a tax stamp for family heirlooms that did not require them at original purchase.
@MikeBKY would you have any insight?
1 Like
Very interesting. Could be a messy endeavor. I’m sure Uncle Sam will want something out it it: read 
4 Likes
Generally will be a tax exempt transfer as long as the person receiving it is an estate beneficiary.
It’s different if the estate wants to sells NFA items to non-beneficiaries.
But all jurisdictions have state-specific laws about estates and taxable transfers. As far as the federal tax stamp though, the beneficiary should not have to pay for a tax stamp.
An estate beneficiary should use form 5, instead of form 4 to ensure a tax-exempt transfer.
5 Likes
Best bet is to start with a gun trust.
6 Likes
I cannot say this with certainty but I would expect the transfer would require the appropriate tax stamp(s) be cause they became subject to the NFA once the original owner passed away. I’ve not dealt with this issue but the government generally pushes for compliance.
6 Likes
Thank you sir, can I acquire the the appropriate tax stamps even though they missed a generation? All of the firearms I have inherited from my father that are questionable are most likely from my Grandfathers. Furthermore should I worry if they were used in crimes prior to 1950?
2 Likes
You can look us back up when you get out of jail.
2 Likes
I would suggest you contact a FFL dealer and they can probably help you through the process.
3 Likes