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E-file IRS Form 5227 for the 2024 Tax Year

E-file Form 5227 with TaxZerone to report the financial activities of a split-interest trust, disclose charitable deductions and distributions, and determine private foundation status and subject to certain excise taxes under Chapter 42.

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Supporting Form and Schedules for Form 5227

Form 5227 may require you to attach or reference supporting forms and
schedules
, depending on the trust’s activities.

Common supporting forms and schedules include:

  • Schedule A (Form 5227) - This applies to all types of trusts
  • Schedule B (Form 5227) - Charitable Lead Trusts Required if the trust is a charitable lead annuity trust (CLAT) or unitrust (CLUT).
  • Form 1041-A - U.S. Information Return Trust Accumulation of Charitable Amounts May be needed if the trust accumulates income for charitable purposes rather than distributing it.
  • Form 990-T - Exempt Organization Business Income Tax Return Required if the trust has unrelated business taxable income (UBTI).
  • Form 4720 - Return of Certain Excise Taxes Under Chapters 41 and 42 Used if the trust is subject to excise taxes related to private foundation rules.
  • Form 8865, 5471 or 8858 - If the trust owns foreign partnerships, corporations, or disregarded entities.
  • Schedule K-1 (Form 1041) - Beneficiary’s Share of Income, Deductions, Credits, etc.
  • Form 4797 - Sales of Business Property
  • Schedule E (Form 1040) - Supplemental Income and Loss
  • Schedule C (Form 1040 ) - Profit or Loss from Business (Sole Proprietorship)
  • Schedule F (Form 1040) - Profit or Loss From Farming
Supporting Form and Schedules for Form 5227

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is IRS Form 5227 used for?

Form 5227 is used to report the financial activities of split-interest trusts, including charitable deductions, distributions, and to determine if the trust is treated as a private foundation subject to excise taxes.

2. What kind of information is reported on Form 5227?

The form requires detailed information about the trust's income (ordinary income, capital gains/losses, non-taxable income), deductions, distributions to beneficiaries, balance sheet information, and specifics about charitable distributions.
It also includes sections to determine required distributions for certain types of trusts (like CRUTs and CRATs) and to answer questions regarding potential excise tax exposure.

3. When is Form 5227 due?

Form 5227 is due by the 15th day of the 4th month following the end of the trust's tax year. For calendar year trusts, the due date is April 15th.
If your trust missed the filing deadline, an extension of time to file the 5227 returns can be requested by filing Form 8868, Application for Extension of Time To File an Exempt Organization Return.

4. Does Form 5227 Require Payment of Taxes?

Form 5227 is primarily an information return. However, if the split-interest trust has unrelated business taxable income (UBTI) exceeding $1,000, it must also file Form 990-T and pay any applicable taxes.

5. What are the penalties for filing Form 5227 late or incorrectly?

The penalty is $25 for each day the failure continues with a maximum of $12,500 for any one return. However, if the trust has gross income greater than $318,500, the penalty is $125 for each day the failure continues with a maximum of $63,500 for any one return.