Sorry to have bothered you regarding what I thought was a simple question. Just asked when is a date chose or requested to file as a fiscal vs calendar date.   No this is not first 1041, nor will it be my last.  But it is the first time in 46yrs of preparing taxes that I was asked to start one.  Guess I lucked out over these years.  Working 17hrs a day, 7 days a week for tax season.. I just drew a blank. But since there isn't really a person with the answer, knowledge or experience on starting one with an answer, I will end the request. Sorry again for asking for help. Have a great balance of your tax season.