What happens to the tax bill when someone with an outstanding tax debt dies?

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2007-03-14 17:45:36 · 3 answers · asked by Joanna M 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ United States

Your estate has to file a final tax return after your death.
If there's anything left the government will want it.

2007-03-14 17:54:17 · answer #1 · answered by zocko 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋

Both answers above are correct, if number 2 means the executor will pay it using the assets of the estate.

2007-03-15 02:19:34 · answer #2 · answered by CarVolunteer 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

The executor of the estate is responsible for paying it.

2007-03-14 17:59:39 · answer #3 · answered by figment_usa 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋