Do you need to file a 1041 if an EIN was applied for but did not have $600 in income?

[codeblue123]

Client applied for an EIN for a Decedent's estate and on the EIN Letter it states the date the 1041 tax return is due.  The estate made less than $600.  Do they need to file a 1041 tax return or notify the IRS to close out the account?

[BobKamman · Accepted solution]

IRS needs to change that form letter that tells every estate with an EIN that it needs to file a 1041.  No, you don't have to file.