jtax
Level 10

Business & farm

Just to clarify. This is only okay if your spouse is the joint grantor of the trust. If it is not your spouse (child, etc.) then you need to review the "Special Reporting Instructions" on page 12 of the 1041 instructions, with special attention to "Optional Filing Methods for Certain Grantor Type Trusts."
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