Page 13 - Final Tax Return

Final Federal Ret urn

- After someone with a filing requirement

passes away, t heir surviving spouse or

represent at ive should file t he deceased

person's final t ax ret urn.

- On the final tax return, the surviving spouse

or representative should note that the

person has died.The IRS doesn't need a copy

of the death certificate or other proof of

death.

- Usually, the representative filing the final tax

return is named in the person's will or

appointed by a court.

- Sometimes when there isn't a surviving spouse

or appointed representative, a personal

representative will file the final return and

attach

- Form 1310, St at ement of Person

Claiming Refund Due a Deceased

Taxpayer.

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