Trust and Estate Tax Preparation in San Diego
Preparing income tax returns for estates and trusts may be complex. Estates and non-grantor trusts must file income tax returns just as individuals do. However, there are a few important differences to keep in mind. The income is taxed at either the entity or beneficiary level depending on whether it is allocated to principal or allocated to distributable income, and whether it is distributed to the beneficiaries. Some recent legislation such as the Medicare tax, Affordable Care and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation acts affect estate and trusts investment income.
Thomas Huckabee CPA, has over 31 years experience handling tax and accounting issues that are specific to trusts and estates in the San Diego area. Every estate plan has different circumstances and goals. The administration of trusts and estates can be tricky to maneuver. If you do not know the available elections, distribution requirements, and the filing deadlines you may come across some issues. We can help to minimize the stress and administrative burdens of the executors and heirs. We can collaborate with your estate attorneys and financial planners to ensure that the estate plan minimizes tax liabilities and maximizes the benefits to the assigned heirs.
Here are some common estate & tax trust questions that we are often asked:
- How are professional fees allocated towards income in preparation of a beneficiary’s K-1?
- What is the filing requirement for a US fiduciary income tax return (Form 1041) for an estate?
- What is the year-end for a US fiduciary income tax return (Form 1041) for an estate?
- What kind of deductions can trusts and estates take to reduce their taxable income?
Our skilled tax consulting advice is there to help you, as a trustee or executor, to make certain that your fiduciary duties specifically related to appropriate tax planning and tax reporting are being fulfilled. Our services include annual reviewing of estate plans to see if there is any need for modification due to change tax rates, tax codes or any family circumstances. We also can do analysis on any estate or trust documents to confirm that the trust or estate beneficiaries are maximizing their distributions or inheritance by minimizing the tax consequences.
The Types of Estate and Trust Tax Services we Provide include:
- Charitable Trust Income Tax Preparation
- Simple and Complex Income Tax Preparation
- Special Needs Trust Income Preparation
- Qualified Disability Trust Income Preparation
- Estate Income Tax Preparation
- Estate Tax Returns
- Gift Tax Returns
Thomas Huckabee CPA can prepare the tax returns and give suggestions on strategies that focus on tax-efficient allocation of income and principal by trusts and estates, even if you already have a lawyer who is handling the administration of the trust or estate. We collaborate with attorneys to ensure that your estate or trust is being managed in a manner that is most beneficial for your goals and circumstances.
Estate Tax Return Preparation and Filing
Thomas Huckabee CPA is well versed in preparing estate tax returns, for both federal and state, when required. Our years of experience in the preparation of fiduciary income tax returns, trust and probate court accounting and post-mortem estate planning that can significantly save your estate tax burdens.
