1041 federal electronic filing information
Contact information
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Internal Revenue Service
Phone
: 866-255-0654Electronic filing details
E-filing information | Details |
|---|---|
Grace period | 10 calendar days |
E-filing mandate | You'll need to e-file if you're preparing 11 or more returns. Complete Form 8944 with paper return to opt out. |
Return types accepted | 1041, Estates and Trusts 5227, Split Interest Trusts Estimate payments Extension Amended |
Return types not accepted | 1041-A, Trust Accumulation of Charitable Amounts 1041-QFT, Qualified Funeral Trusts 1040NR, Nonresident Alien Withholding Additional short or amended for same tax year |
Accepts returns with these conditions | Refund/credit Zero balance Balance due |
Direct deposit of refunds | No, for 1041 Yes, for 1040NR |
Accepted forms of payment | |
Signature requirements | ERO retains 8453-FE , 8453-TE, 8879-TE or 8879-F for 3 years |
Supports PDF attachments | Yes |
Tax year(s) supported for e-filing | Current tax year and two prior tax years |
Special considerations | None |
