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June 4, 2019
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Am I responsible to pay my mother's taxes on 1099C even though she died three years ago and there is no estate or executor?

I received a 1099-C from Chase in my mother's name. She passed away in 2015. There is no estate, will or executor. Am I responsible to file taxes? It's a credit card account.

    DavidD66Answer
    Alumni - Intuit
    June 4, 2019

    No, you are not responsible for paying tax on a  Form 1099-C you received for your deceased mother.  I would hang on the Form 1099-C, and if you receive any communication from the IRS, just inform them that your mother passed away in 2015.  But I doubt you will receive any communication from them.

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    DavidD66Answer
    Alumni - Intuit
    June 4, 2019

    No, you are not responsible for paying tax on a  Form 1099-C you received for your deceased mother.  I would hang on the Form 1099-C, and if you receive any communication from the IRS, just inform them that your mother passed away in 2015.  But I doubt you will receive any communication from them.

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