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Chapter 1. Inheritance Tax›Article 6.1. Deductions

§ 13988.5. Miscellaneous Deductible Expenses of Administration.

California Code of Regulations, Title 18 — Division 2.5. State Controller · 2026 edition · updated 2026-10-05 · California

Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/IE81352D24C8311EC89E5000D3A7C4BC3?viewType=FullText&originationContext=documenttoc&transitionType=CategoryPageItem&contextData=(sc.Default)

Included among ordinary expenses of administration and thus allowable as deductions against the market value of property transferred by decedent are the following:

(a) The cost of the executor's or administrator's bond for every year it remains in force. The maximum for this item is $10 for a bond in the amount of $2,000 or less, and one-half of 1 percent of the amount of any bond in excess of $2,000.

(b) The usual and necessary probate court costs.

(c) The fee and actual and necessary expenses of the inheritance tax referee under Section 609 of the Probate Code.

Note: Reference: Section 13988, Revenue and Taxation Code.

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