Enrolled Agent Exam [Part 2] 83, Grantor Trust Rules — §671-679

Enrolled Agent Exam [Part 2] 83, Grantor Trust Rules — §671-679

Published: July 19, 2026

Duration: 3:20

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - That a grantor trust is a pass-through entity for income tax, with all tax consequences reported on the grantor's personal Form 1040. - To identify the key triggers for grantor trust status, including revocation powers, reversionary interests over 5%, control of beneficial enjoyment, and specific administrative powers. - How tax reporting works: the t...