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Level 2
April 11, 2021
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Form 1041 Estate

  • April 11, 2021
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My husband passed away in 2020 and received a 1099-Misc of $13k for unused vacation pay.  The funds were deposited in an estate account.  I've reported $13K on line 8 "Other Income" and took $200 of Other deductions on line 15a.  Line 21 I claimed the $600 exemption.  I'm lost as to if

I now pay estate taxes on the $13k-$200-$600=$12,200

($1904 + 35% of amount over$9450) From the 2020 tax rate schedule for 1041.

 

The money has been distributed to me (spouse), so can I just claim the $12,200 on my 1040 tax return?  If so, what do I put  1041 Schedule B and do I need to fill out a 1041 K-1

 

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Level 15
April 11, 2021

Yes, you get an income distribution deduction so the estate should not be liable for any federal income tax.

 

Rather, the income is passed through to you, as the beneficiary.

Level 2
April 11, 2021

Would I need to fill out the 1041 K-1 to transfer the tax liability to me and my 1040?   Or,

do I not pay taxes at all on the income distribution?

thank you!

Level 15
April 11, 2021

Yes. The estate had gross income of $600 or more so a return would need to be filed.