Real Estate

Estate and Trust Tax and Accounting Services in Miami

CPA-led estate and trust accounting, tax filings, and beneficiary reporting for Miami families and fiduciaries.

Estates and trusts come with unique accounting and tax obligations: Form 1041, K-1s to beneficiaries, basis tracking, distributable net income, and state filings. Levine CPA and Advisors helps Miami families, executors, trustees, and attorneys handle estate and trust accounting correctly the first time.

What's Included in Estates and Trusts
Form 1041 Estate and Trust Returns

Federal income tax returns for estates, simple trusts, and complex trusts.

Beneficiary K-1 Preparation

Schedule K-1s for income, deductions, and distributions reported to beneficiaries.

Distributable Net Income (DNI) Calculation

Accurate DNI to allocate income between the entity and beneficiaries.

Asset Basis Tracking

Step-up basis, carryover basis, and ongoing basis records.

Final Form 1040 for the Decedent

 The final personal return prepared and filed.

Form 706 Estate Tax Coordination

Federal estate tax returns prepared when required.

Trust Accounting and Fiduciary Statements

Annual accountings for trustees and beneficiaries.

Why Levine CPA and Advisors for Estates and Trusts
Trusted since 1984
Decades of estate and trust experience in South Florida.
Direct senior-CPA contact
You work with experienced CPAs: not a rotating junior team.
Coordination with your attorney
We routinely partner with estate counsel.
Bilingual service
English and Spanish service for Miami's diverse family-office community.
1. Intake and Document Gathering:
We collect trust documents, wills, prior 1041s, and asset records.
2. Asset and Basis Assessment:
We confirm basis (step-up or carryover) and identify reporting needs.
3. Return Preparation (1041 + K-1s):
We prepare the estate or trust return and beneficiary K-1s with senior-CPA review.
4. Beneficiary Statements and Walkthrough:
We deliver statements and walk you and beneficiaries through the result.
5. Annual Ongoing Trust Accounting:
Annual filings and fiduciary accounting handled on a recurring basis.
Who We Help with Estates and Trusts
Miami families, executors, trustees, and the attorneys who serve them.
  • Executors administering an estate
  • Successor trustees of revocable or irrevocable trusts
  • Families inheriting complex or international assets
  • Estate attorneys coordinating with a CPA
  • Trustees of charitable, special-needs, or generation-skipping trusts

What Our Clients Are Saying

Trusted by 500+ clients
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Isaac Orzechowitz

I have been using this firm since 2005 as my accountants and advisors on complex businesses and tax matters. Jack has also successfully represented me at a complicated IRS matter. Professional, Extremely knowledgeable, straight forward, and personalized attention is what you can expect. I continue to recommend them highly.

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Nathan Katz

Jack Levine has handled our taxes for 10+ years. We are very happy with the work he does. Our taxes are a bit complicated, but he handles everything easily, promptly, smoothly.

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Nick Dubow

I have been a client since 2004. There are too many things to write in the little space allocated. The attention to detail and his knowledge of the tax law which changes often is comforting and one less thing to worry about. The best thing about my experience with Jack is his quick response to my email or call.

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Jeff Marcus

Jack Levine and his incredible staff provided highly professional service in preparation of my 2024 tax return. They were extremely efficient and very pleasant through the process.

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Michael Pereira

I have to tell everyone. Dont go anywhere else. I have done the shopping for you!. Jack and the entire organization did such a amazing job and truly went above and beyond!. He is extremely insightful and such a professional. From the initial phone call to our meeting in person, the pricing and the entire process was phenomenal. We operate a private bank and need only the top of the line infrastructures. I was in a time crunch and very stressed and they quickly were able to do such an amazing job.

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Yisroel Biberfeld

I am very happy with the work that Steven and his team produces. The service was quick, but completely thorough, and they were always available to answer any questions I had, and give guidance I needed in a very timely manner. I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for tax services!
Jack Levine and his incredible staff provided highly professional service in preparation of my 2024 tax return. They were extremely efficient and very pleasant through the process.
Jack Levine has handled our taxes for 10+ years. We are very happy with the work he does. Our taxes are a bit complicated, but he handles everything easily, promptly, smoothly.

Ready to move forward on estates and trusts?

Call (305) 912-0085 or schedule a consultation with Levine CPA and Advisors.

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Frequently Asked Questions Answered

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Get Started with Estates and Trusts

Levine CPA and Advisors has supported South Florida individuals and businesses for more than 40 years. Call (305) 912-0085 or submit our contact form to schedule a consultation about estates and trusts.

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