How to handle trust tax on mutual fund investments

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Trust tax on mutual fund investments depends critically on trust type. Private trusts with identifiable beneficiaries use pass-through (Section 161); indeterminate trusts trigger maximum marginal rate (Section 164); registered charitable trusts get substantial exemption (Section 11/12). Careful trust deed drafting determines which framework applies.

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How to handle trust tax on mutual fund investments