So I am trying to file my father's (deceased) 2020 tax return. He was due a small refund from both Federal and State. I filled out the 1310 like Turbo Tax said to, but I'm confused. I am my father's only child, I had POA for everything, I handled his estate, nothing went to probate, and I even sent back the $1200 stimulus check he received after his death. Here's my question...I have never been a "court appointed" representative of my father's estate. I paid all his bills, I have satisfied all debts, and I'm trying to do the right thing by filing his final tax return. Is it worth me fighting with the IRS about his taxes? His income was below the Standard Deduction, and he had paid taxes in to both Federal and State all total...less than $1K. Turbo Tax also says he is eligible for both the Stimulus Payment from early 2020. I'm afraid of that one. Like I said earlier, I sent the $1200 check we received a week or so after he died. I did not want that on my conscience. So...do I file? Thanks in advance.
If he died in 2020 he still gets both checks. My mother died in Oct.
For deceased individuals see the second question under Eligibility. If they died in 2020 they still get it.