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  • Possi
    Senior Member
    • Mar 2006
    • 1432

    #1

    Grantor letter

    I have a grantor letter for my trust fund client. It has a large Sch D attached. In the past, I have been able to input the bottom line and attach the paperwork, as the attorney's office always files a paper return.

    This year, the Sch D is so much more detailed, and the grantor letter does not reflect "covered or non-covered" trades.

    What to do??? (hands wringing)
    "I am proud to pay taxes in the United States. The only thing is I could be just as proud for half the money." Arthur Godfrey
  • Bees Knees
    Senior Member
    • May 2005
    • 5456

    #2
    simple

    Enter the details and charge the client for all the extra time it took this year.

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    • Possi
      Senior Member
      • Mar 2006
      • 1432

      #3
      problem is...

      Originally posted by Bees Knees
      Enter the details and charge the client for all the extra time it took this year.
      ... I don't have the details, at least not "covered or non-covered"... "reported or not reported basis" that is.
      "I am proud to pay taxes in the United States. The only thing is I could be just as proud for half the money." Arthur Godfrey

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      • Burke
        Senior Member
        • Jan 2008
        • 7068

        #4
        Assume they are non-covered, Code B, or call the grantor trust fiduciary/broker to find out. Or have the client do it. Then summarize and send statement by 8453. Entering all the info still does not help you determine whether it is Code A or Code B.

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        • Possi
          Senior Member
          • Mar 2006
          • 1432

          #5
          Non covered

          Got it. Thanks.

          It will be a paper return, as the attorney wishes, and I will attach their work to it.

          "I am proud to pay taxes in the United States. The only thing is I could be just as proud for half the money." Arthur Godfrey

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