If I pay the tax bill for a trust, does the trust need to report that as income?

[jlsqrd]

I am the trustee of a trust for my kids and have been filing the 1041s and paying the tax bills (not large) out of pocket.  Does the trust need to report that as income?

[tagteam · Accepted solution]

" Does the trust need to report that as income?"

No, the payment of any trust expenses out of your own pocket would be considered a gift to the beneficiaries.