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About Form 1041, U.S. Income Tax Return for Estates and Trusts

Information about Form 1041, U.S. Income Tax Return for Estates and Trusts, including recent updates, related forms and instructions on how to file.

Form 1041 PDF
PDF version of Form 1041.
Instructions for Form 1041 PDF
Instructions explaining how to file Form 1041.

Split-interest trusts: Income beneficiary defined

75 - Income beneficiary
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Charities and Nonprofits

Estate & gift tax treaties (international)

A listing of international treaties affecting estate and gift taxes.
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Small Businesses

Other returns for exempt trusts: Extensions

111a - Other returns for exempt trusts: Extensions
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Charities and Nonprofits

Frequently asked questions on estate taxes

Find common questions and answers about estate taxes, including requirements for filing, selling inherited property and taxable gifts.
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Small Businesses

Audit technique guides - Real estate

The IRS Market Segment Specialization Program (MSSP) publishes various guides for use by IRS employees conducting audits and as information for taxpayers and practitioners.
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Withholding foreign partnership and foreign trust

A withholding foreign partnership (WP) is any foreign partnership that has entered into a WP withholding agreement with the IRS and is acting in that capacity.
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Nonresidents

Forms and publications: Estate and gift tax

Fill-in forms have been included to allow you to enter information and provide you with a cleaner crisper printout for your records and for filing with the IRS.
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Filing estate and gift tax returns

Where to file and contact information for estate and gift tax
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Abusive trust tax evasion schemes

Abusive Trust Tax Evasion Schemes
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Small Businesses

Special rules for certain foundations and trusts

Discussion of special rules for certain private foundations
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Charities and Nonprofits