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The executor of the estate files the tax return for the deceased.
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Do you have to file an income tax return if you are deceased?
The estate of the deceased has to file tax returns.
Can I file my deceased father's Tax return?
The person who is designated as the Administrator or Executor of his estate is the one who has the right to file this return and to negotiate any refund check if one is due. The return must be filed and the type of return is a Decedents Return. Only the person authorized in the will and by the local Probate or Magistrate Court is able to take care of these matters.
Are the parents of a deceased adult son responsible to file federal tax returns when the person died intestate?
The executor of the estate is responsible. They are required to file a tax return for the deceased. It may be a good idea to consult a tax attorney before doing this.
If a dependent child files an income tax return will it affect the parent's US tax return?
Yes
If you receive a deceased person's pension do you have to claim it as income?
Sure you do have to report the pension amount on your 1040 federal income tax return and the taxable amount of the distribution will be taxed to you in the same way that it was taxed to the deceased taxpayer.
Why are there two 1040 federal tax forms?
If a taxpayer died before filing a return for 2012, the taxpayer's spouse or personal representative may have to file and sign a return for that taxpayer. A personal representative can be an executor, administrator, or anyone who is in charge of the deceased taxpayer's property. If the deceased taxpayer did not have to file a return but had tax withheld, a return must be filed to get a refund. The person who files the return must enter Deceased, the deceased taxpayer's name, and the date of death across the top of the return. If this information is not provided, it may delay the processing of the return.
Do you have to file an income tax return if you are deceased?
The estate of the deceased has to file tax returns.
Do deceased people need to file income tax?
A tax return does need to be filed on behalf of someone deceased for the year in which they died. This is usually done by the spouse, a family member, or an accountant or tax attorney handling the person's estate.
Can I file my deceased father's Tax return?
The person who is designated as the Administrator or Executor of his estate is the one who has the right to file this return and to negotiate any refund check if one is due. The return must be filed and the type of return is a Decedents Return. Only the person authorized in the will and by the local Probate or Magistrate Court is able to take care of these matters.
Are the parents of a deceased adult son responsible to file federal tax returns when the person died intestate?
The executor of the estate is responsible. They are required to file a tax return for the deceased. It may be a good idea to consult a tax attorney before doing this.
If a dependent child files an income tax return will it affect the parent's US tax return?
Yes
Should I file your business and home on one tax return?
One person files one tax return for whatever income and expenses that person may have, whether relating to a business or a home. However, if you business is incorporated, then it has to file corporate income tax as well.
If you receive a deceased person's pension do you have to claim it as income?
Sure you do have to report the pension amount on your 1040 federal income tax return and the taxable amount of the distribution will be taxed to you in the same way that it was taxed to the deceased taxpayer.
Which type of tax is imposed on those who inherit assets from a deceased person?
inheritance tax
How long do you keep tax records for a deceased person?
How long a person keeps tax records for a deceased person will vary depending on the circumstances. Use your best judgment. It is recommended that a live person keeps their records for 5 to 7 years.
Can you file a tax form for your deceased father?
If you are the personal representative of the taxpayer's estate (e.g., the administrator, executor, executrix) or the person in charge of the taxpayer property, you will need to file a tax form for the deceased person. You will use one of the 1040 tax forms for the final return of the taxpayer. After entering the deceased person's name and date of death at the top of the tax form, sign your name in the signature block and add the words "filing as personal representative." You also need to complete IRS Form 56, Notice Concerning Fiduciary Relationship and send it with the return. Also if a refund is due then a form 1310 is needed to assure that the refund is issued in the personal representative's name.
How do we file for the rebate checks?
The 2008 Tax Rebates will be sent out to everyone who files a 2007 Federal Tax Return.
