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Form 5227 – Split-Interest Trust Information Return (previously noted under trusts)

What is IRS Form 5227: Split-Interest Trust Information Return?

IRS Form 5227, Split-Interest Trust Information Return, is used by trusts that benefit both charitable and non-charitable beneficiaries. These trusts, known as split-interest trusts, must file Form 5227 annually to report their income, deductions, and distributions to the IRS.

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