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Enrolled Agent Exam [Part 2] 81, Simple vs Complex Trusts
Published: July 17, 2026
Duration: 3:07
This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams.
In this episode you will learn:
- The three strict requirements a trust must meet to be classified as 'simple.'
- How a trust's classification can change from simple to complex on a year-by-year basis based on its actions.
- Why the specific terms written in the trust document, not just the annual distributions, can automatically make a...