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January 26, 2026
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K-1 issuance question

  • January 26, 2026
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Should a K-1 be issued when stock is transferred to beneficiaries.?  There are $1200 in dividends that is under estate because I was not able to do any transfers for 6 months.  The dividends are going to be reported on 1041 since income is over $600.

 

Shawn

Best answer by PatriciaV

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No, distributions of principal (like stock) are not reported on Form 1041 Schedule K-1. Cash distributions from income, however, are included on the K-1.

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PatriciaVAnswer
Level 15
January 27, 2026

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No, distributions of principal (like stock) are not reported on Form 1041 Schedule K-1. Cash distributions from income, however, are included on the K-1.

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nosillo2Author
Level 3
January 27, 2026

Thank you.  A k-1 was not issued last year to beneficiaries.  How can that be rectified?  Is that through an amendment?  The amount of dividend income will be $300 per person.

Level 15
January 28, 2026

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Yes, you would need to amend the trust tax return to generate the missing K-1 schedules.

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