Everyone knows by now that the IRS has extended the filing deadlines for 2020 federal income tax returns for individual taxpayers; the normal deadline of April 15 has been extended to May 17, giving all of us an extra month. But less widely known is that the federal tax filing deadline for trust tax returns has not been extended.
Ready or not, it’s year-end again, which leads us right into tax season – that “most wonderful time of the year!” Here is our quick review of the tax reporting process for life income gifts.
If filing fewer than 250 1099-Rs per organization tax ID number, you may submit Copy A of the paper form or file electronically with the IRS. If filing 250 or more, you must submit 1099-R information to the IRS electronically. Please note the IRS accepts only paper or electronic filing for information returns.
