Section 7701 and the regulations thereunder classify entities for federal tax purposes as partnerships, associations, and trusts. Section 671 requires a grantor treated as an owner of a portion of a trust to include items in income. This regulation provides reporting rules.
US Code:
26 USC 671
Name of Law: Trusts income, deductions, and credits attributable to grantors and others as substantial owners
US Code:
26 USC 7701
Name of Law: Defintitons
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