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Level 1
March 19, 2026
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If filing a decedent return do I answer questions as if I am the deceased person?

  • March 19, 2026
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Level 15
March 19, 2026

Yes. It’s their return. 

Level 15
March 19, 2026

Yes.  You will mark on the form in the personal info section that this person died prior to filing.  Then all the information you enter will be information about them and from their tax forms.  You would not enter any of your personal financial information on the return. 

 

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