Guide to Preparing Form 1041 for Estates and Trusts
Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price $129.00
Non-Member Price $159.00
Overview
This program examines the critical issues, rules, and special opportunities when preparing your clients' Form 1041 US Income Tax Return for Estates and Trusts. Learn what is considered taxable income; filing requirements and deadlines; impact of the 3.8 percent Medicare surtax on net investment income; and the 10 principles of tax accounting for trust income.
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Objectives
- Apply the most recent tax rules and guidelines when preparing client estates and trusts returns
- Identify planning ideas and potential pitfalls
Highlights
- Current rates and brackets
- Calculating a trust's AGI
- Filing requirements, deadlines and penalties
- 3.8% Medicare surtax on net investment income (NII)
- Simple vs. complex trusts
- Grantor Trusts: Four options to report activity
- Section 643 (g) Election
- Taxable income of trusts, estate and beneficiaries
Designed For
Experienced CPAs working with estates and trusts
Prerequisites
A basic working knowledge of Form 1041 and estates and trusts
Preparation
None
Notice
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Leader(s):
Leader Bios
Douglas Van Der Aa, Van Der Aa Tax Ed, LLC
Douglas J. Van Der Aa, CPA, JD Doug has been a discussion leader for Federal Tax Workshops in East Lansing MI for the past 9 years. He is a lively and energetic speaker – especially on the subject of taxes and ethics, and has extensive experience in leading discussions in conferences, seminars and webinars. Doug is a regular and highly rated speaker and seminar leader for the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants, as well as other organizations throughout the country. He has over 25 years of experience, including tax practice in CPA firms and the practice of transactional business and real estate law as an attorney. Formerly, Doug was a Tax Manager with Hungerford, Aldrin, Nichols & Carter, P.C. in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where his practice concentrated on the tax needs of mid-sized closely held businesses. Doug served for 10 years as an adjunct professor for Grand Valley State University, teaching at both the undergrad and masters level.
Non-Member Price $159.00
Member Price $129.00