If you received a W-2 for income earned while the decedent was alive then it should go on the final return of the decedent. I realize you filed that in 2021.
If the income reported on the W-2 was not actually received by the decedent before death, and you actually received the income, then it is your income to report. The company should not have reported wages for a decedent after death.
I would ask you to check the W-2 to see what tax year 2021 or 2022 is listed.
- If it is 2021, then you must amend the final return of the decedent and include the W-2.
- If it is 2022, it is not reported correctly. However you should report the income on your tax return as 'Other Income'.
- Check with the employer to see if they issued the correct document for a deceased employee in a tax year after death. If they made a mistake they may correct it for you before you file.
- If there is federal withholding this can also be an issue since it's not connected with your social security number.
- Keep all the tax documents should the IRS look for that income on the deceased tax return.
- How to amend (change or correct) a return already filed?
- What is the deadline for filing an amended return?
- If you must file an amended return for the deceased be sure to include Form 1310 to receive any refund.
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