@uthorns76 wrote:
My question is, is there any reason that I should NOT go ahead and submit her return for 2020 now so the IRS can start processing her refund??
I am very sorry for your loss. However, e-filing the return will not substantially speed processing of the refund if you have to file a Form 1310 and/or supporting documentation by mail.
I actually have a couple of clients who are still waiting for refunds from the 2019 tax year (filed in March of 2020) for which Forms 56 and 1310 were filed.
