Federal Estate Tax Return
Whether an estate has to pay federal estate tax also depends on the size of the estate, and the nature and extent of any estate planning that was done. If everything is left to a surviving spouse, there is no…
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Income Taxes and Estate Taxes
Ohio Estate Tax Return
Whether an estate has to pay Ohio estate tax depends on the size of the estate and the nature and extent of any estate planning that was done. If everything is left to a surviving spouse, there is no estate…
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Estate Income Tax Return
An estate may be required to file an income tax return for the income and deduction received during the period of administration. The form is IRS Form 1041. An estate can elect a fiscal year. Thus, if a person…
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Decedent’s Final Income Tax Return
A final income tax return is prepared for the decedent for the period beginning January 1 through the date of death. All income received during this period is reported on the final income tax return (Form 1040) which is due…
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