Attorneys, personal representatives or fiduciary of a trust or estate can request a Certificate of Taxes from Arizona Department of Revenue. There is no Arizona estate tax.However the federal estate tax may apply. We offer prompt, efficient preparation of all types of returns including corporate tax filings, multi-state taxes, and individual income tax returns. Luckily for Arizona residents, there is no state estate tax. This became effective January 1, 2005. This step requires the personal representative (executor) or successor trustee to collect assets, identify and pay creditor claims, and file final tax returns. You'll be glad you did. As of my knowledge cutoff in September 2021, Arizona does not impose an estate tax. Preparing and filing: Form 1040, the deceased individual's final tax return; Form 1041, the estate's income tax return; Form 706, the estate return.