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Table of Contents

1. What is Form 1041?

2. When is the Deadline to File Estates and Trusts Income Tax Form 1041?

3. How to File a 1041 Extension?

4. Quickly E-File Your Estates and Trusts Income Tax Extension
With ExpressExtension

What is Form 1041?

Form 1041, U.S. Income Tax Return for Estates and Trusts, is filed by the fiduciary of an estate or trust
to report:

  • The taxable income, deductions, and financial activities of the estate or trust.
  • Earnings that are retained within the entity or distributed
    to beneficiaries.
  • The tax obligations associated with the estate
    or trust.
  • Employment taxes for wages paid to household employees.

When is the Deadline to File Estates and Trusts Income Tax Form 1041?

Generally, the deadline to file the estates and trusts income tax Form 1041 is on or before the 15th of the fourth month (April 15) following the end of the tax year.

If an estate or trust operates on a calendar year, the deadline to file Form 1041 for the 2024 tax year is
April 15, 2025.

If your entity does not follow the calendar year basis, find your correct and accurate due date here.

How to File a 1041 Extension?

If estates or trusts need additional time to prepare and file their original tax Form 1041 can request extra time by applying Form 7004.

Estates or trusts that file Form 7004 on or before the Form 1041 deadline will get an automatic extension of up to 6 months from the IRS to file the original tax form. This extension is automatic, so the IRS doesn’t require any sort of explanation from you regarding requesting additional time.

An estate (other than a bankruptcy estate) and a trust filing Form 1041 are eligible for an automatic 5½-month extension of time upon filing Form 7004.

Note : Filing Form 7004 can extend ONLY the filing deadline for Form 1041 but not the deadline to pay the taxes owed. Any pending tax payments must be paid by the original tax form deadline.

Quickly E-File Your Estates and Trusts Income Tax Extension With ExpressExtension

ExpressExtension is a trusted and leading IRS-authorized e-file service provider that simplifies the IRS tax extension process. We offer a simple, reliable, and complete solution for businesses of all sizes, including estates and trusts, to file an extension with the IRS.

State Tax Extensions for Estates and Trusts

In addition to federal filing extensions, some states require estates and trusts to file extensions with the required agency. Learn More

You can easily prepare and e-file your Form 7004 extension within a few minutes and get your extension approval instantly. Follow the steps below to file your extension
Form 7004 electronically:

  • Step 1: Choose Form 7004 and enter the basic information about your business.
  • Step 2: Select the correct form type for which you need to request an extension.
  • Step 3: Enter the required details, complete the tax payment, verify it, and transmit it to the IRS.

With our cloud-based solution, you can get your automatic extension with just a few clicks. Our AI-powered chatbot and dedicated expert team will assist you via phone, live chat, and email throughout the extension filing process.

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