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That is the responsibility of the executor. They will have a letter of authority issued by the court that allows them to do so.

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Do you have to file taxes on an inheritance?

Yes, the executor must file taxes. That is one of their responsibilities to the estate.


When a person dies do they have to file taxes?

The individual does not file a tax return, but the estate is required to. That is the responsibility of the executor. They file on behalf of the individual and the estate.


What is the time limit to pay estate taxes after someone dying?

The estate has to file a tax return each year. The taxes are due before the estate can be closed.


You are executor of an estate that generated incomedo you have to file taxes?

Yes!


Will you need to pay estate taxes?

That will depend on the value of the estate. The executor will have to file a tax return with the IRS for the estate.


Does estate get passed to the IRS?

The estate does have to file a tax return with the IRS. It is responsible for income tax and estate taxes


What age does federal taxes stop?

Where I live the executor of your estate will have to file your Federal taxes after you die.


File income tax for someone who died?

Yes, you have to file income taxes for someone who has passed away. This is normally handled by the estate. There is also estate income taxes that must be files as well.


If a deceased paid no business or personal taxes will that come up in probate?

In most cases that will be a responsibility of the estate. The executor is supposed to file taxes for the deceased and the estate.


Do you have to pay income taxes on an unsettled estate?

Yes, you have to file a tax return for the estate. Any income will be reported and taxed accordingly.


What is the exemption amount requirement to not have to file federal estate taxes?

2008: $2 million; 2009: $3.5 million; 2010: no estate taxes, so not required; 2011 and thereafter: $1 million.


How do you find out how much is in someones estate?

To determine the value of someone's estate, you would typically need to conduct an inventory of their assets, which may include real estate, investments, personal belongings, and financial accounts. This process often involves working with an attorney or executor of the estate to gather the necessary information and assess the total value for probate or tax purposes.