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You are not personally responsible for them, they will be paid from her estate. It is your responsibility to see that is done.
I take it that the two of you filed separate returns and kept your funds separate. You are probably not responsible for your deceased spouse's federal income tax. However, your deceased spouse's estate is responsible for his or her federal income tax. That is if there is enough money in the estate to pay the taxes. Otherwise, you may need a good tax lawyer.
The person(s) who control any property left behind by the deceased.If the taxes exceed the value of the property, then the government will not be able to collect the difference.
The estate is responsible for the tax debts of the deceased. That means before the estate can be settled, all debts, including taxes, have to be cleared. If there is not enough in the estate to cover them, they may not get paid.
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His estate...which is actually him continued after death for business purposes. I have received a tax levy in my deceased husband old business account from 2004 Am I responsible
The debts of the deceased are the responsibility of the estate and that would include taxes. Anyone that was also a co-signer on any of the agreements might also be responsible. Consult a probate attorney in your jurisdiction for help.
how long can you leave house in deceased name
No, the estate is responsible for the medical bills of the deceased. Only after they are resolved can the estate be closed any remainder distributed.
state government
No.
The estate will be responsible for any taxes. It must be resolved before the estate can be closed and anything distributed.
You are not personally responsible for them, they will be paid from her estate. It is your responsibility to see that is done.
If you win a car you are responsible to pay taxes in the state where you live.
they shouldn't have taxes anyway
In general, the estate of a deceased person is responsible for paying any taxes owed until the assets are distributed to the beneficiaries. Once the probate process is completed and the property is transferred to the beneficiary's name, they would become responsible for the taxes going forward. It is important to consult with an estate attorney or tax professional for specific guidance based on your situation and jurisdiction.