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What if my spouse is deceased last year do I still need a pin number

woodfork777 — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 18:30:09 GMT

He passed in May of 2025 does he need a pin for taxes to be filed

Re: What if my spouse is deceased last year do I still need a pin number

Opus 17 — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 18:46:56 GMT

Generally, you will file a joint return (married filing jointly) for the year your spouse died. On a joint return, both taxpayers need the AGI from their last return, and it will be the same for both spouses. If your spouse had a 6 digit identity theft PIN, you will need to get a new one to e-file this year, or you can file by mail without it.

Re: What if my spouse is deceased last year do I still need a pin number

SharonD007 — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 18:53:32 GMT

Yes, you may need an Identity Protection PIN (IP PIN) or a signature PIN to e-file for a deceased person.

If the IRS issued them an IP PIN, which is a 6-digit number that the IRS provides to taxpayers to validate their identity, you must use it to avoid rejection.

If you are referring to the 5 digit pin which is an electronic filing pin that you create for your signature, you as the surviving spouse can signs on behalf of the deceased. The 5-digit PIN is a code that you select to electronically sign your tax return.

For joint returns, the survivor signs, and the deceased is marked as "Deceased".

For more information, review the IRS article Self-select PIN method for Forms 1040.

Here's some additional resources for you to review: Death in the Family, Can I e-file a tax return for someone who is deceased?

My condolences for your loss.