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posted Apr 18, 2023 6:07:47 PM

Death in 2022

if someone died in June 2022, do they still need to file a return?  This person was living on SS - no assets, no estate.  

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Expert Alumni
Apr 18, 2023 6:28:00 PM

You should file a final tax return to let the IRS know of the person's death. Since there will be no refund or taxes owed, this will be a simple return.

Level 15
Apr 19, 2023 6:59:40 AM


@Wendalou1988 wrote:

if someone died in June 2022, do they still need to file a return? 


You can check at the IRS web site at the link below.

 

https://www.irs.gov/help/ita/do-i-need-to-file-a-tax-return