1041 Filing dates , Calendar vs Fiscal year

[RRDubu]

I am completing my first 1041 Estate Return and the dates appeared based on a fiscal year, Start Oct 1, 2019 and End on Sept 30, 2020.   My question, I don't have to file this on July 15th, 2020 , correct?  Will it be due on the 15th day four months after Sept 30, 2020, i.e. deadline January 15, 2021?

[tagteam · Accepted solution]

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@RRDubu wrote:

 Will it be due on the 15th day four months after Sept 30, 2020, i.e. deadline January 15, 2021?

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Yes, that is correct. The fiduciary chooses the type of tax year (e.g., calendar, fiscal) on the first return (1041) filed for the estate.

See https://www.irs.gov/instructions/i1041#idm140366338181456