If your daughter is unable to manage her own tax affairs due to her medical condition, you can file her taxes for her. Here's a quick summary:
Filing on Her Behalf:
- You can file your daughter's taxes if she is unable to do so due to her medical condition.
- You will need to use IRS Form 2848 to authorize yourself to act on her behalf for tax matters
- For New York State taxes, you can use Form POA-1 - if applicable
- Court Order: If you are her legal guardian, you may need to provide evidence of your authority, such as a court order
