I need to file a return for someone who has passed but I already filed my own taxes. What do I do?

[madison-carrigans]

My father passed early last year and I don't know how to get the documents I need or how to file. I have already filed my own taxes and I don't see an option to file another return for someone else. Was I supposed to do them together?

[RobertB4444]

No.  In order to do a final return for your dad you'll have to start a separate file for him.

But first you need his documents.  They should have arrived in the mail over the course of the last month.  You may just need to go through and open his mail.  If that isn't an option for whatever reason you may need to consult a tax professional.

@madison-carrigans