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Partygirl
Partygirl asked in Business & FinanceTaxesOther - Taxes · 1 decade ago

Can u file taxes for someone who has died?

My brother died September 23, 2006 he was only 18 yrs old can my parent file his taxes

Update:

No he was not married

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  • irlk
    1 decade ago
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    his next of kin is required to if he had income that year. i even think there's a box to check on the 1040 if that person is currently deceased. my sympathy to you & your family. i know how hard the "technicalities" can be after someone dies. i lost my step-dad 4 years ago & we still get mail for him.

  • Jan M
    1 decade ago

    If he was not married and they are his next of kin they should file his taxes. There is a special form for this type of filing. Go to the IRS website, look up the form, download it and them complete. They may have to attach a death certificate with the tax return.

  • smm1974
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    Yes

  • Nusha
    Lv 5
    1 decade ago

    Yes. Look for Pub 559 at

    http://www.irs.gov/

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  • John H
    Lv 6
    1 decade ago

    If he made enough money to require a return then the executor of his estate is required to file a return.

  • kathy n
    1 decade ago

    I don't think so, but would suggest you ask HR Block or a tax attorney for sure

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