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Level 1
posted Jul 26, 2021 9:21:58 PM

Son passed away after he filed his taxes his refund hasn't come in what do I need to do as the executor of his estate

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Level 15
Jul 27, 2021 5:34:15 AM

If you kept a bank account open you can just deposit it there ... if not an estate account needs to be opened  OR  you will send the check back with a form 1310 to get it reissued.  

 

Here are some good info you may need  :    https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p559.pdf

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Level 15
Jul 27, 2021 5:34:15 AM

If you kept a bank account open you can just deposit it there ... if not an estate account needs to be opened  OR  you will send the check back with a form 1310 to get it reissued.  

 

Here are some good info you may need  :    https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p559.pdf