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How to file a tax return for 2019 for deceased parent as the executor of the estate?

how to file IRS form 1041 for deceased parent for 2019?
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How to file a tax return for 2019 for deceased parent as the executor of the estate?

You would need to buy Turbo Tax Business program to prepare a 1041 return.   Business is only available for Windows Desktop computers.  You can buy 2019 here.  Pick Business on the far right side.

https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/past-years-products/ 

How to file a tax return for 2019 for deceased parent as the executor of the estate?

Do you need to file a final personal return ?   If so you need to file a 1040  not a 1041.

 

https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/past-years-products/

 

The 1041 is only if the estate had income they need to report after the date of death. 

How to file a tax return for 2019 for deceased parent as the executor of the estate?

@BDOLLC 

 

If the estate has significant assets, you need to file a Form 1041 for the estate, and you have absolutely no experience in such matters, you should seriously consider having the 1041 professionally prepared.

 

https://taxexperts.naea.org/listing/service/estates-gifts-trusts

How to file a tax return for 2019 for deceased parent as the executor of the estate?

Before you decide to do it yourself I suggest you read this IRS publication.

 

 IRS Pub 559 (Survivors, Executors, and Administrators) for a lot of good information about filing the final return and estate return and other requirements.

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p559.pdf

**Disclaimer: This post is for discussion purposes only and is NOT tax advice. The author takes no responsibility for the accuracy of any information in this post.**
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