California Society of CPAs / Estate Planning / CalCPA Discussion Forum / Extension for trust electing to be treated as estate / Latest PostsInstantForum.NET v4.1.4California Society of CPAshttp://forums.calcpa.org/forums@calcpa.orgWed, 16 May 2012 17:46:18 GMT20RE: Extension for trust electing to be treated as estatehttp://forums.calcpa.org/Topic3-2-1.aspxYou definitely use the Form 2758. Also when applying for an ID number for such a trust, you need to say it's an estate.Fri, 16 Dec 2005 13:31:15 GMTArchivedRE: Extension for trust electing to be treated as estatehttp://forums.calcpa.org/Topic3-2-1.aspxLaura, </P><P>I couldn't find anything official. But I would use the 2758 form. I figure that everything is supposed to be treated as if the trust is part of an estate. </P><P>Also, since this is a fiscal year, it would be strange to request extension for a trust on form 8736 and show a year end other than December. </P><P>billFri, 16 Dec 2005 13:30:26 GMTArchivedExtension for trust electing to be treated as estatehttp://forums.calcpa.org/Topic3-2-1.aspxDecedent died 7/7/04. we will elect under Sec. 645 to treat trust as an estate, and file a first and final 1041 for the FYE 6/30/05. </P><P>Does the extension for this entity get filed on Form 2758 for an estate, or Form 8736 for a trust? </P><P>Thank you.Fri, 16 Dec 2005 13:22:20 GMTArchived