Fill out Schedule K-1 Form 1041 (Beneficiary's Share of Income, Deductions, Credits) online
Schedule K-1 (Form 1041) reports a beneficiary's share of income, deductions, and credits from an estate or trust. The fiduciary of the estate or trust prepares a separate K-1 for each beneficiary, who then uses it to complete their personal tax return.
How to fill out Schedule K-1 Form 1041 (Beneficiary's Share of Income, Deductions, Credits)
Identify the estate or trust and beneficiary
Enter the estate or trust name, EIN, and fiduciary information in Part I. Enter the beneficiary's name, address, and identifying number in Part II. Check the applicable boxes for domestic or foreign beneficiary.
Report the beneficiary's share of income
In Part III, enter the beneficiary's allocable share of interest income, dividends, capital gains, rental and royalty income, and other income as determined by the trust document and applicable tax rules.
Report deductions and credits
Enter the beneficiary's share of deductions directly apportioned to them, such as depreciation, depletion, and amortization. Include any tax credits that pass through to the beneficiary.
Include tax-exempt income and other information
Report the beneficiary's share of tax-exempt interest, foreign taxes paid, and other items needed for the beneficiary to properly complete their personal tax return. Provide any supplemental information in a separate statement.
About Schedule K-1 Form 1041 (Beneficiary's Share of Income, Deductions, Credits)
Who needs this form
Beneficiaries of estates and trusts that distribute or are required to distribute income during the tax year. The fiduciary prepares the K-1, and each beneficiary receives a copy to report their share of income on their individual Form 1040.
Where to submit
The fiduciary files Schedule K-1 with the IRS as part of Form 1041. A copy is provided to each beneficiary for use in preparing their personal tax return. Beneficiaries do not file the K-1 separately but use the information to complete their Form 1040.
Source and content freshness
- Reviewed: 2026-02-24
- Filing deadlines may shift for weekends and holidays. Verify due dates with official instructions.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Beneficiaries failing to report all income shown on their K-1 on their personal return
- Not distinguishing between taxable and tax-exempt income reported on the K-1
- Fiduciaries issuing K-1s late, causing beneficiaries to miss their own filing deadlines
- Incorrectly allocating deductions between the estate/trust and the beneficiaries
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When should I expect to receive my Schedule K-1 from an estate or trust?
The fiduciary of the estate or trust must file Form 1041 (and issue K-1s to beneficiaries) by the 15th day of the 4th month after the close of the tax year. For calendar-year entities, this is April 15. However, many estates and trusts request extensions, which can delay K-1 delivery. If you have not received your K-1 by the time you need to file, you may need to request an extension for your own return.
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