Do I have to file taxes for my deceased father, who had no assets and only had social security income below the taxable threshold?

alev623 — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 01:28:36 GMT

Only assets were a small savings account and life insurance with direct beneficiaries, which did not need to go through probate. There was no will and no estate was established, with no official executor.

I am very sorry for your loss. Generally speaking, if his...

HelenaC — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 01:28:37 GMT

I am very sorry for your loss.

Generally speaking, if his only income was Social Security, he probably didn't make enough money to be required to file a federal tax return. See the screenshot below for Filing Requirements for Most Taxpayers.

Prepare your father's income tax return just to make sure. If his taxable income is zero, don't file the income tax return.

Simple returns (1040-EZ or 1040-A) with the standard deduction is supported in TurboTax Federal Free Edition.
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Do I have to file taxes for my deceased father, who had no assets and only had social security income below the taxable threshold?

I am very sorry for your loss. Generally speaking, if his...