can estate administration expenses be deducted from trust return
Losses incurred from casualties and thefts during the administration of the estate can be deducted only if they have not been claimed on the federal estate tax return (Form 706). The personal representative must file a statement with the estate's income tax return waiving the deduction for estate tax purposes.
Amounts paid. or reasonably expected to be paid during estate administration are deductible on Form 706; or, executor can elect to. claim some administration expenses on Form 1041 when paid. On Form 1041, expense is subject to 2% adjusted gross.