Trusts & Estates Tax Forms

Tax forms for trusts, estates, gift taxes, and inheritance. Used by fiduciaries to report income and distributions from trusts and deceased taxpayers' estates.

Form 1041

U.S. Income Tax Return for Estates and Trusts

The income tax return for estates and trusts, reporting the income, deductions, gains, and losses of the entity and the income distribution to beneficiaries.

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Form 706

United States Estate (and Generation-Skipping Transfer) Tax Return

Used to calculate the estate tax and generation-skipping transfer tax on the estate of a deceased U.S. citizen or resident.

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Form 709

United States Gift (and Generation-Skipping Transfer) Tax Return

Used to report taxable gifts and allocate the generation-skipping transfer tax exemption when gifts exceed the annual exclusion amount.

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Schedule K-1 (1041)

Beneficiary's Share of Income, Deductions, Credits, etc.

Reports each beneficiary's share of the estate or trust's income, deductions, and credits that pass through to the beneficiary's personal tax return.

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Form 8971

Information Regarding Beneficiaries Acquiring Property From a Decedent

Reports the final estate tax value of property distributed or to be distributed from an estate to beneficiaries, ensuring consistent basis reporting.

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Form 56

Notice Concerning Fiduciary Relationship

Notifies the IRS that a fiduciary relationship exists and identifies the fiduciary responsible for the assets and tax obligations of an estate, trust, or other entity.

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Form 1041-ES

Estimated Income Tax for Estates and Trusts

Used by fiduciaries of estates and trusts to calculate and pay estimated income tax when the entity expects to owe $1,000 or more in tax.

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Form 706-GS(D)

Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax Return for Distributions

Used by distributees to report and pay the generation-skipping transfer (GST) tax on distributions from trusts that are subject to the GST tax.

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