2007-03-29 07:34:03 · 6 answers · asked by btplowing 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ United States
Spicer beat me to it.
The executor or executrix signs their own name on the final return(s). It's proper for them to sign the same way you would if you had power of attorney, with your own name followed by "for ..." and the decedents name.
(In case you're going to ask about estate taxes, this year, any estate worth less than $3 1/2 million is NOT TAXED by either the federal government or any state.)
2007-03-29 09:07:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If no presonal repersenative will be appointed and there is no surviving spouse, a person in charge of the decedent's property files the return. Typically, the heirs agree on which of them will file. Attach Form 1310 to the return to claim a refund. I also think you have to write deceased across the top of the 1040 and sing the return as deceased. If there is a surviving spouse the return would be signed on deceased's line " filing as surviving spouse " Sorry for your loss and I hope this helps. :)
2007-03-29 15:10:35 · answer #2 · answered by momzadork 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I cut and pasted from the IRS.
The final return should have the word "Deceased," the decedent's name, and the date of death written across the top of the return.
If a personal representative has been appointed, that person must sign the return. If it is a joint return, the surviving spouse also must sign it. If you are a surviving spouse filing a joint return and no personal representative has been appointed, you should sign the return and write in the signature area, "Filing as surviving spouse." If no personal representative has been appointed and there is no surviving spouse, the person in charge of the decedent's property must file and sign the return as "personal representative."
2007-03-29 19:09:43 · answer #3 · answered by STEVEN F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry for your loss!
If either you mom or dad still survive, have he /she sign on the return and write " filing as surviving spouse " on the deceased item.
If both are deceased, write " filing as surviving parent - by your name " on the deceased item.
Hope this help and take it easy.
2007-03-29 15:23:28 · answer #4 · answered by DCCCC 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Sign your name followed by the word Executor. Even if you were not appointed as executor the IRS defines that to include trustee, surviving joint owner, etc.
2007-03-29 14:41:14 · answer #5 · answered by spicertax 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hope this helps.... Sorry for your loss.
http://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc356.html
good luck & bless
2007-03-29 14:39:38 · answer #6 · answered by Wood Smoke ~ Free2Bme! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋