E-file IRS Form 5227 for the 2025 Tax Year
E-file Form 5227 with TaxZerone to report the financial activities of a split-interest trust, disclose charitable deductions and distributions, and determine private foundation status and subject to certain excise taxes under Chapter 42.
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Select Form 5227 and Provide Trust Details
Choose the tax year you want to file a return and provide your trust’s basic details.

Enter Trust Information
Fill in financial activities, charitable deductions, and distribution data.

Review and Transmit to the IRS
Double-check your return, submit it securely, and get instant confirmation from the IRS.
Supporting Form and Schedules for Form 5227
Form 5227 may require you to attach or reference supporting forms and
schedules, depending on the trust’s activities.
Common supporting forms and schedules include:
- Schedule A (Form 5227) - This applies to all types of trusts
- Form 990-T - Exempt Organization Business Income Tax Return Required if the trust has unrelated business taxable income (UBTI).
- Schedule K-1 (Form 1041) - Beneficiary’s Share of Income, Deductions, Credits, etc.
- Form 4797 - Sales of Business Property
- Schedule E (Form 1040) - Supplemental Income and Loss from Rental royalties, partnerships, other estates and trusts
- Schedule D (Form 1041) - Used if the trust has capital gains or losses.

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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is IRS Form 5227 used for?
2. What kind of information is reported on Form 5227?
3. When is Form 5227 due?
4. Does Form 5227 Require Payment of Taxes?
5. What are the penalties for filing Form 5227 late or incorrectly?
The penalty is $25 for each day the failure continues with a maximum of $12,500 for any one return. However, if the trust has gross income greater than $318,500, the penalty is $125 for each day the failure continues with a maximum of $63,500 for any one return.











