pdictos
Level 1

can I force the distribution of capital gains on a fiduciary tax return

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BobKamman
Level 15

Well, you can go to court and ask that the trust instrument be amended, retroactively, to allow that.  

Terry53029
Level 14
Level 14

Your question is very complex, and it depends on trust language, and local law. No simple answer. Here is an article from american bar association that may help you:

 https://www.americanbar.org/groups/taxation/publications/abataxtimes_home/20feb/20feb-pp-lepore-trus...