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Form 1041V: Payment Voucher for Estates and Trusts
IRS Form 1041-V is a Payment Voucher for Estates and Trusts used to accompany checks or money orders for balances due on the 2025 Form 1041; there is no penalty if this form is not used.
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IRS Form 1041V - Payment Voucher for Estates and Trusts
IRS Form 1041-V is a Payment Voucher for Estates and Trusts used to accompany checks or money orders for balances due on the 2025 Form 1041; there is no penalty if this form is not used.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1If paying by check, ensure the estate’s or trust’s EIN and “2025 Form 1041” are written on the payment itself.
- 2Making the check payable to anything other than “United States Treasury.”
- 3Failing to write the estate’s or trust’s EIN and “2025 Form 1041” on the payment.
- 4Entering the amount on the check using dashes or lines instead of standard format (e.g., $ XXX.XX).
- 5Stapling or otherwise attaching Form 1041-V to the return or payment rather than mailing it loose.
Plain English
This voucher allows an estate or trust fiduciary to clearly indicate that a payment is being sent along with their tax return. It helps the IRS process the payment accurately and efficiently, especially when paying a balance due on Form 1041. Fiduciaries can also choose to pay electronically instead of using this form.
Submission Date
- Filing date: 2025-11-26 14:10:05
- Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
- Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.
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What this form is for
- Use this form when sending a check or money order for any balance due on line 28 (Tax due) of the estate’s or trust’s 2025 Form 1041.
- Do not use it when paying the balance electronically, as you do not need to send in Form 1041-V if paying electronically.
- Check Form 1041 instead when filing the original return that shows the tax liability.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Paying an amount less than $100 million by check
The IRS cannot accept a single check for amounts of $100,000,000 or more.
✓ Verify the payment method limit.
Filing electronically instead of mailing the voucher
If paying electronically, Form 1041-V is not required to be sent in with the return.
✓ Confirm electronic submission instructions.
Paying a balance due on another year's return (not 2025)
The form specifically relates to balances due on the estate’s or trust’s 2025 Form 1041.
✓ Ensure the return year matches.
Not stated in the official source
Deadline or filing window
Form 1041-V accompanies payments for balances due on the 2025 Form 1041. The form does not state a specific filing deadline, but it must be sent with the relevant tax return and payment.
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What you need before filling it out
Line 1 (EIN)
The estate’s or trust’s employer identification number (EIN) as shown on its return · Form 1041-V
Line 2 (Amount Paid)
The amount being paid by check or money order · Form 1041-V
Payment Check/MO Payable To
“United States Treasury” · Instructions for Form 1041-V
Mailing Address
The address shown on the back that applies to you (Page 2) · Form 1041-V
Payment Limit
$100,000,000 ($100 million) · Instructions for Form 1041-V
Attachment Method
Loose in an envelope (not stapled/attached) · Instructions for Form 1041-V
Before you submit
- 1The check or money order is payable to “United States Treasury”.
- 2The name of the estate or trust appears on the check or money order.
- 3The estate’s or trust’s EIN and “2025 Form 1041” are written on the check or money order.
- 4The payment amount is entered on the right side of the check as $ XXX.XX (no dashes/lines).
- 5Form 1041-V has been detached along the dotted line from the main document.
- 6Form 1041-V is not stapled or attached to the payment or tax return.
- 7The entire package (return, payment, and Form 1041-V) is placed loose in an envelope.
How to file this form
- 1Fill out Line 1 with the estate’s or trust’s EIN as shown on its return.
- 2Complete Lines 2 through 5 by entering the payment amount, name, fiduciary details, and address exactly as shown on the estate’s or trust’s return.
- 3Detach Form 1041-V along the dotted line and place it loose in an envelope with your payment and tax return.
- 4Mail the complete package to the specific mailing address listed on Page 2 that corresponds to your location.
Known limitations
- 1Form 1041-V is optional; there is no penalty if it is not used.
- 2If paying electronically, Form 1041-V does not need to be sent in with the payment.
- 3A single check for an amount of $100,000,000 or more cannot be accepted by the IRS.
- 4The $100 million or more limit on checks does not apply to other methods of payment (such as electronic payments).
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Personal Info
3 items
Enter your legal first and last name as shown on your Social Security card.
Your SSN must match IRS records exactly.
Current mailing address including street, city, state, and ZIP code.
Filing Status
1 items
Select: Single, Married Filing Jointly, Married Filing Separately, Head of Household, or Qualifying Surviving Spouse.
Income
1 items
Sum of all income sources — wages, interest, dividends, business income, capital gains, unemployment, retirement, and other income.
Adjustments
1 items
Total income minus above-the-line deductions such as IRA contributions, student loan interest, and HSA contributions.
Deductions
1 items
Choose the higher of the standard deduction for your filing status or total itemized deductions from Schedule A.
Tax
1 items
AGI minus deductions. This determines your tax bracket and the amount of tax owed.
Payments
1 items
Sum of federal tax withheld, estimated tax payments, and refundable credits like the Child Tax Credit.
Signatures
1 items
You must sign and date the return. Unsigned returns are invalid.
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Fillable formOpen in Editor->The current edition is 20/25, and the source directs users to www.irs.gov/Form1041V for the latest information.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Edition date — confirm the revision reads 20/25.
- Mailing address — confirm the correct mailing address based on your location (see Page 2).
- Payment payable to — confirm it reads “United States Treasury”.
- Form number — confirm the voucher is labeled Form 1041-V and the year is 2025.
- EIN entry — ensure the estate’s or trust’s EIN matches the return.
- Amount format — verify the payment amount on the check uses the $ XXX.XX format.
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After you file
- 1Retain a copy of Form 1041-V after filing it with the estate's or trust's 2025 tax return.
- 2Ensure the check or money order is made payable to “United States Treasury.”
- 3Confirm that the name of the estate or trust appears on the payment instrument.
- 4Verify that the estate’s or trust’s EIN and “2025 Form 1041” are written on the check or money order.
Sources
- SRCInstructions p.1 — The purpose of Form 1041-V is to be a statement sent with a check or money order for any balance due on line 28 (Tax due) of the estate’s or trust’s 2025 Form 1041.
- SRCInstructions p.1 — Line 1 requires entering the estate’s or trust’s employer identification number (EIN).
- SRCInstructions p.1 — The payment must be made payable to “United States Treasury.”
- SRCInstructions p.1 — For checks of $100 million or more, payments must be spread over two or more checks.
- SRCInstructions p.2 — If the filer is in Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, or Wisconsin, mail to Kansas City, MO 64999-0148.
- SRCInstructions p.2 — If the filer is in Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, or Wyoming, mail to Ogden, UT 84201-0148.
- SRCInstructions p.2 — If the filer is in a foreign country or a U.S. territory, mail to Internal Revenue Service P.O. Box 409101, Ogden, UT 84409.
Common confusion points
What if I pay electronically?
You do not need to send in Form 1041-V.
→ Confirm the payment method is electronic.
How should I write the dollar amount on the check?
Enter it as $ XXX.XX, without dashes or lines (e.g., avoid “$ XXX—” or “$ XXX xx/100”).
→ Check for the format $ XXX.XX.
Do I have to attach Form 1041-V to my payment?
No; detach it and put it loose in an envelope with the return and payment.
→ Ensure the voucher is not stapled or attached to anything else.
What if my estate/trust owes $100 million or more?
You must spread the payments over two or more checks, each under the $100 million limit.
→ Verify that all individual checks are less than $100,000,000.
Where do I send Form 1041-V if my fiduciary is in New York?
Mail it to the address listed for New York (Kansas City, MO: 64999-0148).
→ Check the location list on Page 2.
What must be written on the check besides the name and EIN?
The estate’s or trust’s EIN and “2025 Form 1041” must also be written on the check.
→ Look for both the EIN and the phrase
2025
Form 1041
on the payment.
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Questions about IRS Form 1041V
What is IRS Form 1041V used for?
This voucher allows an estate or trust fiduciary to clearly indicate that a payment is being sent along with their tax return. It helps the IRS process the payment accurately and efficiently, especially when paying a balance due on Form 1041. Fiduciaries can also choose to pay electronically instead of using this form.
Who must file IRS Form 1041V?
The fiduciary of the estate or trust must use IRS Form 1041-V when sending a payment with their tax return.
What information does IRS Form 1041V require?
The form collects the estate’s or trust’s EIN (Line 1), the amount being paid (Line 2), the name of the entity (Line 3), and the fiduciary's own name and title (Line 4). It also requires the fiduciary's full address on Line 5.
When is IRS Form 1041V due?
The form is used when paying a balance due on the estate’s or trust’s 2025 Form 1041. There is no specific deadline mentioned for filing this voucher itself, but it accompanies the 2025 tax return.
Where do I file IRS Form 1041V?
Filing locations depend on the fiduciary's location; for example, those in Connecticut or Illinois mail to Kansas City, MO (64999-0148). A foreign country or U.S. territory mails to Ogden, UT (84409).
How do I complete IRS Form 1041V?
First, fill in Lines 1 through 5 with the required information. The check or money order must be made payable to “United States Treasury,” include the estate’s/trust’s EIN and “2025 Form 1041” on it, and list the amount as $ XXX.XX on the right side of the check. Finally, detach Form 1041-V and mail it loose with the payment and return.
What happens if IRS Form 1041V is filed incorrectly?
While there is no penalty if the fiduciary does not use Form 1041-V, using it allows the IRS to process the payment more accurately and efficiently.
What if I pay electronically?
You do not need to send in Form 1041-V. Confirm the payment method is electronic.
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