Believe it or not, your tax obligations don't die with you. Depending on your circumstances, your personal representative might have to file one or more tax returns. This video dives into preparing a final tax return, what happens when your spouse dies, and preparing an estate income tax return, or Form 1041, if your estate has taxable income.
If you'd like to know more about when you must (or should) file a tax return, click here: [ Ссылка ]
To get an introduction to Estate K-1 Forms, click here: [ Ссылка ]
Additional Resources and Information:
IRS Form 1041: "U. S. Income Tax Return for Estates and Trusts": [ Ссылка ]
Instructions for Form 1041: [ Ссылка ]
IRS Form 706: "United States Estate (and Generation-skipping Transfer) Tax Return": [ Ссылка ]
IRS Form 1310: "Statement of Person Claiming Refund Due a Deceased Taxpayer": [ Ссылка ]
IRS Schedule K-1 For estates and trusts: [ Ссылка ]
Investopedia: "Form 1041: U.S. Income Tax Return for Estates and Trusts": [ Ссылка ]
Nolo: "Filing an Income Tax Return for an Estate" [ Ссылка ]
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DISCLAIMER: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to render tax advice or financial advice for individual situations. If you have questions regarding your particular situation, please consult with a qualified tax or financial professional.
