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Optimizing Trust Management and Tax Planning

2 AFSP, EA, CFP®, CPA, CRTP

Track:

Taxposium

This course dives into the complexities of trust taxation, offering a comprehensive overview of the various types of trusts and their reporting requirements on Form 1041. Gain insights into critical calculations, including fiduciary accounting income (FAI), distributable net income (DNI) and income distribution deduction (IDD). Explore optional forms, elections and tax planning strategies through practical examples of completed work. This session equips you with the knowledge to optimize trust management and compliance.

Objectives

Upon completion of this session, you will be able to:

● Review the purpose of a trust and how to set it up

● Outline the many options and elections for taxing trusts

● Discuss FAI, DNI, IDD and calculating the taxes for the trust

● Review tax planning options and the pros and cons of trusts

CPE information

Duration: 100 minutes

Course level: Intermediate

Prerequisite: Basic understanding of federal income tax

Advanced preparation: None

Delivery method: Group Internet-Based



CPE credits
Designation
Field of study
IRS

2

AFSP

Federal Tax Law Topic

IRS

2

EA

Federal Tax Law Topic

NASBA

2

CPA

Taxes

CTEC

2

CRTP

Federal Tax Law Topic

CFP Board

2

CFP®

n/a


Instructor(s)

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Randy Adams, EA, MSA

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