Olsen Has Been Determined to Be a Grantor Trust by the IRS

question 45

Essay

Olsen has been determined to be a grantor trust by the IRS. What are the tax consequences of this tax status?
What are the tax return filing requirements for Olsen and for Peggy, the donor of the trust's assets?

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