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Deductions & credits
medical cost paid from a decedent's estate within one year of the day following death can be deducted either on Schedule A of the decedents 1040 for the year incurred or on the estate tax return (Form 706)
if claimed on 1040 they must be accompanied by a statement stating that they have not been claimed as a deduction on Form 706. the estate waives the right to claim these amounts at any time as estate tax deduction.
a taxpayer who paid the expenses for a deceased spouse or dependent can deduct then in the year paid without having to file the statement,
‎December 10, 2019
11:26 AM