So sorry to hear of your mother's death.
Before you file a decedent's return:
- Make sure the Social Security Administration has been notified of the taxpayer's death. You can either go to their website or call 1-800-772-1213.
- To prevent an e-filing rejection, when you enter your parents' address, write In Care Of with your name entered and your address.
- If the refund is to go to you, you must file Form 1310. You can find that form by typing "Form 1310" in the Search box.
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Many (but not all) states allow decedent tax returns to be e-filed as well. We'll let you know when you get ready to e-file the state return.
If you are filing both your return and your parents' in TurboTax, you will need to create another account in order to file another return. You can see the instructions in the TurboTax FAQ below to do so:
https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/3288574
This
article explains more about dealing with a death in the family.
