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What is IRS Form 1041?

Written by John Kirkland | Jan 01, 2018

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General Information

  • What is the form number?  Form 1041
  • What government agency is it filed with?  The Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
  • What is the form name?  U.S. Income Tax Return for Estates and Trusts
  • What is this form about?  Form 1041 is a document estates and trusts use to report their income, deductions, and credits to the relevant tax authorities. It ensures that the financial activities of these entities are accurately reported and that any taxes due on the income are appropriately paid. Beneficiaries of the estate or trust might also use the information from this form to report and pay taxes on distributions they receive.

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