@ maruck wrote:
I thought I might have to mail it in which I will also have to do for the state return. After I print the form, do I sign my name or write my son’s name with “deceased” after his name or do I just leave that part blank?
I'm a fellow user--not a tax person-- but I have filed for deceased relatives myself in the past.
I would try to efile the returns. You have nothing to lose by trying, and a lot to gain. In many cases you should be able to efile a deceased person's returns (some states may not allow). But if you haven't already done so, notify the Social Security administration first as instructed in the first FAQ below:
FAQ: Can I efile a tax return for someone who is deceased?
https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/e-file/help/can-i-e-file-a-tax-return-for-someone-who-is-deceased/...
FAQ: Can I file Form 1310 in TurboTax?
https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/entering-importing/help/can-i-file-form-1310-in-turbotax/00/25660
If you print out a copy of your return for some reason (such as for your records, or if you end up having to mail it), TurboTax should automatically print the following at the top of the Form 1040 page, with the name and date of death displayed (assuming you provided the death info in the Personal Info section) :
"DECEASED (decedent's name) (date of death)"
You also asked how to sign if you end up printing out a paper copy to mail. The following is pasted from IRS Pub. 559 (see link below).
"Signature.
If a personal representative has been appointed, that person must sign the return. If it is a joint return, the surviving spouse must also sign it. If no personal representative has been appointed, the surviving spouse (on a joint return) signs the return and writes in the signature area "Filing as surviving spouse." If no personal representative has been appointed and if there is no surviving spouse, the person in charge of the decedent's property must file and sign the return as "personal representative."
That publication may have additional info you find useful.
IRS Pub. 559: Survivors, Executors, and Administrators
https://www.irs.gov/publications/p559
NOTE: The above info is for the Federal return. While many do, some states do not allow a decedent's state return to be efiled. TurboTax should let you know if your state does allow efiling when you try to efile.
