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Filing for deceased parent

SLucy2023 — Sun, 01 Mar 2026 18:08:30 GMT

Hi:

I am filing a return for a deceased parent where there is no will or named personal representative. This is not the final return and there is no refund or payment due for 2025. Do I need to file form 56 and request a EIN to file this return.

I would also like to do this electronically through turbo tax. Please advise.

Thank you for any help.

Re: Filing for deceased parent

M-MTax — Sun, 01 Mar 2026 19:45:38 GMT

Someone needs to be the personal representative, which is court-appointed, the executor of a will, or anyone in possession of the decedent's property (the latter I would assume applies to you).

You can simply prepare the Form 56 and mail it in and then apply for an EIN online for the estate.

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f56.pdf

I believe only TurboTax Business supports Form 56.

Re: Filing for deceased parent

SLucy2023 — Sat, 07 Mar 2026 15:42:30 GMT

Thank you!