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February 19, 2021
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1041 final filing problem

  • February 19, 2021
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For 2017 I filed my deceased father's 1041 for his estate-trust and thought I was finished since there was no income after 2017 and all trust funds were dispersed.  But I have gotten estimated tax forms for the trust.  I don't recall receiving this forms in 2018 or 2019 but may have.  Looking back I see on the 1041 for 2017 I indicated it was the initial filing but I didn't check the final filing box as well.  Do I need to do something to alert the IRS that the trust is dissolved?

Best answer by M-MTax

You should file a return with the final box checked to put the irs on notice.

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M-MTax
M-MTaxAnswer
February 19, 2021

You should file a return with the final box checked to put the irs on notice.

tefishAuthor
February 19, 2021

Thank you!  So, to clarify, should I use the current 1041 form for 2020 with just zeros for income, deductions, etc.?

M-MTax
February 19, 2021

That should take care of it.