Nothing is more certain than death and taxes, and death does not typically relieve an estate of tax liability. This article provides a list of things that people should keep in mind if they ever find themselves in the unenviable position of doing the taxes for a deceased loved one. That person will first need to find out if they even have the authority to file the decedent’s taxes. It might be a very good idea to seek out the assistance of a qualified tax professional who can file the tax returns. There is a lot of important paperwork that people will need to gather before filing the deceased loved one’s taxes. This is a difficult and unenviable task and there are tax professionals that people should seek out to help with this important work.
See Geoff Williams, How to File Final Taxes for a Deceased Loved One, U.S. News & World Report, April 22, 2016.
