[WSBAPT] tax question

[Marcus Fry]

Look at the Grantor Trust rules IRC 673 through 679.

Marcus J. Fry
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From: wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com [mailto:wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com] On Behalf Of Kate Szurek
Sent: Tuesday, September 20, 2016 12:36 PM
To: WSBA Probate & Trust Listserv
Subject: [WSBAPT] tax question

If I can, I'll post this question to the tax section's listserv, but perhaps I can get help from this list . . . which is nearly always so very helpful (and absolutely always a tremendous resource)!

We helped a number of families to create settlement trusts for the minor beneficiaries of parents killed in a local explosion (settlement of tort claims).  My question relates to taxation of the income generated by the settlement trusts.  The CPA for one of the trusts is concerned that trust income must be taxed at the compressed rates for trusts, and uses Form 1120-SF and instructions to prove that point.  One trust officer says that, because the trusts are grantor trusts, the income is taxed to the minor beneficiaries.  I would like a cite to the IRC or regs which resolves the question.

Any help will be much appreciated!!

Kate


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Kate Szurek, J.D., LL.M.
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