What is my responsibility as the administrator of an estate if there might be previous years unfiled taxes?

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September 22, 2019
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Hi Palms

Level 7

get a lawyer

Anonymous

https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/deceased-taxpayers-understanding-the-general-duties-as-an-estate-administrator

Carl

Level 11

If you are having to ask this question, then you really need to get professional help ASAP. An estate adminitrator is "PERSONALLY" responsible for timely filings of any tax returns that come due after the date of death. So if the person has been gone for more than one tax season, it is you who has to pay the late filing penalties out of *your* pocket. The estate is not legally or financially liable for the incorrect actions (or lack of action) of the legally recognized administrator.

macuser_22

Alumni - Champ

I suggest that you also read IRS Pub 559 (Survivors, Executors, and Administrators) for a lot of good information about filing the final return and estate return and other requirements.

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p559.pdf

**Disclaimer: This post is for discussion purposes only and is NOT tax advice. The author takes no responsibility for the accuracy of any information in this post.**