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Level 1
Aug 14, 2021 10:11 PM UTC
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Estate 1041

My father passed away in April.  He had a revocable trust.  I am successor trustee.  I was wrongly told by his bank that I needed an estate EIN.  What I needed was a trust EIN.  Do I have to file from 1041 for the estate when the estate has no income?  I know normally it would not but since I have the EIN I am not sure.  I know I will have to file for the trust.  

M-MTax
M-MTaxAnswer
Level 15
Aug 15, 2021 3:00 AM UTC

Get an EIN for the trust and don't file a 1041 for the estate. If the IRS asks, tell them the estate had no income or expenses.

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M-MTax
M-MTaxAnswer
Level 15
Aug 15, 2021 3:00 AM UTC

Get an EIN for the trust and don't file a 1041 for the estate. If the IRS asks, tell them the estate had no income or expenses.