[WSBAPT] EIN for settlement trust req'd

[Diane J. Kiepe]

Because the trust is irrevocable, it is a separate tax paying entity.  However, income paid out to or for the benefit of the trust beneficiary will be pushed out and taxed at lower individual rates and not trust tax rates.  I will just caveat this by saying I know of no special exception for settlement trusts.

Good luck -

Diane J. Kiepe

Diane J. Kiepe
Douglas Eden
717 W. Sprague Ave.
Suite 1500
Spokane, WA  99201
djkiepe at depdslaw.com<mailto:djkiepe at depdslaw.com>
509-455-5300

From: wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com <wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com> On Behalf Of John Keckemet
Sent: Friday, October 16, 2020 11:58 AM
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Subject: [WSBAPT] EIN for settlement trust req'd

Settlement trust (irrevocable) approved by court to receive funds related to a minor settlement for personal injuries.  Must an EIN be obtained for the trust?   None would be required if the parents were simply acting as guardians!  Would like to avoid requirement to prepare return or suffer trust tax rate.  Thanks.

John Keckemet, Attorney
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