If the decedent's estate has been open for more than two years, you must indicate this on Form 1041 U.S. Income Tax Return for Estates and Trusts, Line 8 and attach an explanation for the delay in closing the estate.

To check Other Information on Form 1041, Line 8:

1. From within your TaxAct return (Online or Desktop), click Federal. On smaller devices, click in the upper left-hand corner, then click Federal.
2. Click Basic Information in the Federal Quick Q&A Topics menu to expand, then click Other Information.
3. Click Yes, then proceed with the interview questions to enter or review the appropriate information.

To attach an explanation:

1. From within your TaxAct return (Online or Desktop), click Federal. On smaller devices, click in the upper left-hand corner, then click Federal.
2. Click Miscellaneous Topics in the Federal Quick Q&A Topics menu to expand, then click E-Filing Notes and Explanations.
3. Continue with the interview process to enter all of the appropriate information.

Note that any link in the information above is updated each year automatically and will take you to the most recent version of the document at the time it is accessed.