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Enrolled Agent Exam [Part 2] 84, Estate Income Tax — Form 1041 for Decedent's Estate
Published: July 20, 2026
Duration: 3:23
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:
- An estate is a separate taxpayer from the decedent, reporting post-death income on Form 1041.
- Unlike individuals, an estate can elect a fiscal year, creating flexibility for the initial return period and due date.
- Estates are entitled to a $600 personal exemption, which is also the gross income threshold for the f...