My Father died in 2006. He lived on Social Security and had a very small lawn mowing business. His wife has no job or income and is not old enough to get Social Security. I have always done my Father’s Federal tax return as they are relatively simple.
My question is, what, if anything, do I have to do differently to do the him dying last year? Is there any special form to file or way I need to change the way I do the return since this will be his last?
I have not checked the IRS website yet…. So, any and all SIMPLE information and / links to get the right answers would be helpful. Thank you.
2007-03-27 04:57:17 · 5 answers · asked by Dog Lover 7 in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ United States
When you file a return for the decedent, either as the personal representative or as the surviving spouse, you should write “DECEASED,” the decedent's name, and the date of death across the top of the tax return.
If no personal representative has been appointed by the due date for filing the return, the surviving spouse (on a joint return) should sign the return and write in the signature area “Filing as surviving spouse.” This is the last year your dad's wife can file as "married filing joint", unless she remarries.
I think you will find useful information from IRS Pub. 559
http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p559.pdf
2007-03-27 18:42:37 · answer #1 · answered by tma 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Tax Guide 2006 says that for filing as the surviving spouse if there is no court appointed rep. by the due date for the return, a surviving spouse who did not remarry by year end can file a joint return with the decedent. Enter "Filing as surviving spouse" in the space for the decedent's signature. Sorry for your loss:( and I hope this helps:)
2007-03-27 05:18:34 · answer #2 · answered by momzadork 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Whenever you do your parent's tax return, you will enter you Father's occupation as deceased. Also, there is a place if filing electronically that the primary taxpayer is deceased. Also, do not forget to claim the Telephone Excise Tax Refund for your parents....
http://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc356.html
good luck & sorry for your loss
2007-03-27 05:03:50 · answer #3 · answered by Wood Smoke ~ Free2Bme! 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The loss of existence Tax has been repealed in 20 states. An sources tax or inheritance tax, that's distinctive, nonetheless exists in maximum states. Your question of course is a racial jab, yet I addressed the loss of existence tax element. i'm no longer touching the different section. it particularly is purely stupid.
2016-10-20 01:28:05 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to www.irs.gov
2007-03-27 05:49:54 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋