2024 Guide to Preparing Form 1041 for Estates and Trusts
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4.00 Credits
Member Price $129.00
Non-Member Price $159.00
Overview
This program examines the critical issues, rules, and special opportunities when preparing your clients' Form 1041 US Income Tax Return for Estates and Trusts. Learn what is considered taxable income; filing requirements and deadlines; impact of the 3.8 percent Medicare surtax on net investment income; and the 10 principles of tax accounting for trust income.
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Highlights
- Current rates and brackets
- Calculating a trust's AGI
- Filing requirements, deadlines and penalties
- 3.8% Medicare surtax on net investment income (NII)
- Simple vs. complex trusts
- Grantor Trusts: Four options to report activity
- Section 643 (g) Election
- Taxable income of trusts, estate and beneficiaries
Prerequisites
A basic working knowledge of Form 1041 and estates and trusts
Designed For
Experienced CPAs working with estates and trusts
Objectives
- Apply the most recent tax rules and guidelines when preparing client estates and trusts returns
- Identify planning ideas and potential pitfalls
Preparation
None
Non-Member Price $159.00
Member Price $129.00