(1) When the net tax due from a beneficiary's distributive share exceeds five thousand dollars ($5,000), the beneficiary may el ect to pay the inheritance tax in ten (10) equal installments. The first installment shall be due at the time the return is filed with succeeding payments due in annual installments beginning one (1) year after the return is filed. (2) The portion of the t ax deferred under this section shall be charged with interest at the tax interest rate as defined in KRS 131.010(6) commencing eighteen (18) months after the date of death. (3) When the beneficiary elects to pay the tax on his share as provided in this sec tion, such election must be made in writing and signed by the beneficiary and must be filed with the Department of Revenue at the time of filing the tax return for the decedent's estate under KRS 140.160(2). The filing of the election together with payment of the first installment shall relieve the personal representative or trustee of the estate from further liability for the tax payments deferred under this section and the bond requirements of KRS 140.210, subject to the final approval by the Department of Revenue of all other taxes due under this chapter. (4) A beneficiary electing to defer the payment of taxes under this section shall be personally liable for the amount of deferred taxes until paid. (5) The period of limitations for actions to enforce th e collection of taxes imposed by this chapter as provided by KRS 140.160(3) shall be suspended for the period of time for deferred payment granted by this section.
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