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How Do I File a Deceased Person's Tax Return?

This application determines who must file a decedent’s individual tax return, how the tax return is notated, and the timeframe for filing the return.

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Estimated Completion Time: 7 minutes. However: 5 minutes of inactivity will end the interview and you will be forced to start over.

The following interview covers the same questions you would answer if you called our toll-free tax assistance telephone number or if you came into a Taxpayer Assistance Center.

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Page Last Reviewed or Updated: 26-Mar-2013